Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy visited Co. Leitrim on Monday, 29 January to meet various groups and individuals. Carthy met local representatives of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) in Ballinamore, where he heard of the growing concern at
Applications for EU funding of free public Wifi hotspots open in February
As Shadow Rapporteur of the Wifi4EU file, Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, recently provided an update on the process to apply for free public wi-fi hotspots. Matt Carthy said: “The European Commission has reported that it is working on an
Carthy calls for resistance to the erosion of Irish neutrality
MEP Matt Carthy has called called for a campaign by all concerned parties, groups and individuals to defend Irish neutrality. Addressing a meeting of the Irish Anti-War Movement (IAWM), Matt Carthy said: “With almost zero public debate, the Fine Gael Government
Government has abandoned the West of Ireland
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has said the Fine Gael Government has effectively abandoned rural Ireland, particularly western counties. Demanding an end to the closure of vital services in rural towns and villages, he said rural Ireland must be made
Carthy presses EU Court of Auditors for review of Irish LEADER Funding
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy, has raised the issue of the backlog of LEADER Funding in the European Parliament. Speaking at a special hearing with the European Court of Auditors in the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee Carthy said: “The
Minister’s hypocrisy on forestry value chain tour a disgrace
MEP Matt Carthy has labelled a recent tour by Minister of State for Forestry Andrew Doyle in County Leitrim as “hypocritical” and a disgrace. Speaking from Brussels Carthy said: “The Fine Gael Government have never prioritised balanced Rural Development. Furthermore,
North-South Interconnector will not be constructed with overhead pylon technology
Speaking in response to the decision of the Planning Appeal Commission (PAC) in the North to grant planning permission for the construction of a pylon-supported North South Interconnector project, Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy said that it doesn’t change the
Government must end barriers facing returning citizens
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has strongly criticised the excuses of Government Departments for facing Irish citizens returnming from abroad. Speaking following yet more false statements surrounding renewal of drivers’ licences Carthy said: “The same Irish Government that is responsible
Ombudsman’s findings on ECB maladministration deeply concerning
MEP Matt Carthy has welcomed recommendations from EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly regarding ECB President Mario Draghi’s links to the G30 bankers’ organisation, of which he is a full member. Other ECB members, including a member of its supervisory board, are
Varadkar must move beyond rhetoric & push for democratic Europe
MEP Matt Carthy has urged Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Irish Government to work for fundamental reform of the EU. Carthy was speaking from Strasbourg, where An Taoiseach addressed the European Parliament. The Sinn Féin MEP said: “The Taoiseach’s speech
