Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has reiterated Sinn Féin’s unambiguous opposition to the proposed North-South Interconnector as currently planned by EirGrid and SONI. He said that this position has been reaffirmed by several Sinn Féin Ard Fheiseanna including the Ard
Let’s turn the desire for a United Ireland into an unstoppable momentum
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has said that as political change continues across the island and support for Irish unity increases, all parties need to engage with the issue and plan for future constitutional change. As an immediate step, he
Carthy meets EIB to discuss impact of Forestry Investment Scheme
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy, met with the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Andrew McDowell, last Thursday to raise concerns directly regarding the EIB low-cost loan scheme to investors for the purchase of land for forestry. Carthy informed
Brexit, Stormont Talks Collapse & Rural infrastructure addressed at Ballybay meeting
There was a large attendance in the Wetlands centre in Ballybay on Friday evening last for a Sinn Féin public meeting on Brexit, which also heard speakers address issues pertaining to the future of the EU, rural development and
Rural Ireland facing Government discrimination – MEP tells Strokestown meeting
Despite the inclement weather conditions, a significant number of local people turned out for a public meeting in Strokestown’s Percy French Hotel on Thursday evening, 15th February which was organised by Sinn Féin. Those attending heard Midlands North West MEP
Carthy presents report to EU AGRI committee on Antimicrobial Resistance
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, presented his draft Report to the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee on tackling antimicrobial resistance and reducing the use of antibiotics. Setting out the draft text before other MEPs, Carthy
Carthy slams Flanagan over decision to withhold report into killing of Aidan McAnespie
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has severely criticised the refusal of Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan to release the Crowley Report into the death of Aidan McAnespie. Matt Carthy said: “The announcement by Minister Charlie Flanagan that he will not publish the
Carthy votes against EU tax proposal
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy voted against the European Parliament’s reports on the proposals for a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base in the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee in Brussels Wednesday. A large majority of the ECON committee voted in
fundamental reform needed in transparency and accountability of EU decision-making process
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has called on MEPs and national parliamentarians from across the EU to work together to pressure the Commission and the Council to improve public transparency and accountability. Carthy was addressing MEPs and representatives from the
Carthy hits out at Forced Redundancy plans at Carrickmacross Factory
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has called on Kerry Group to exhaust all avenues possible before proceeding with 31 redundancies at Kerry Foods in Carrickmacross. Carthy said the loss of these jobs would have a severe, negative impact on the
