Speaking after hearing the outcome of the long awaited second meeting of the Fodder Action Group in Sligo today (Monday), Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy said: “The disappointing outcome is a testament to the Government’s indifference to the now severe
Carthy addresses well attended Cavan Public Meeting
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy addressed a very well attended public meeting at the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan on 5th January. The meeting entitled Ireland, Brexit and the Border, was also addressed by Cavan/Monaghan TD Caoimghín Ó Caoláin. In the course
Independent Public Inquiry into death of Shane O’Farrell needed
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has called for a full independent public enquiry into the handling by Gardaí, the prosecution services and the courts of the events leading up to and following the death of Shane O’Farrell from Carrickmacross in 2011. His call comes in the wake
Farmers must remain vigilant on Mercosur trade deal
A letter received by Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy this week shows the apparent willingness of the European Commission to give away more concessions in EU-Mercosur Free Trade Negotiations. Speaking following receipt of the letter in response to a call
Ryanair Crews should inspire other workers to organise
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has backed Ryanair pilots and cabin crew in their efforts to be properly represented in negotiations with airline management. Ryanair has, for the first time, agreed to negotiate with trade unions representing pilots and cabin
Government must rectify injustice in Coillte forestry scheme
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has called on the Government to rectify injustices in Coillte Forestry Farm Partnership Scheme. Matt Carthy said: “Coillte’s forestry farm partnerships are anything but partnerships if the schemes they are enticing farmers into do not
Vigilance needed in face of British Brexit wrangling
Speaking in European Parliament in Brussels , Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy urged vigilance in the face of British Government wrangling in relation to the recent commitments it gave in relation to Brexit and the border in Ireland. Matt Carthy
Carthy calls for ‘rotten offshore system’ to be wiped out
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy recently called for the European Parliament to take a strong position on tackling tax avoidance, fraud and financial secrecy. Addressing the EU parliament in Strasbourg, Carthy said: “It is ironic but not surprising that just
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil selling out Irish neutrality with zero public debate
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has strongly criticised Irish Government involvement in moves to establish a EU military union, saying that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are selling out Irish neutrality with zero public debate. Speaking in European Parliament Matt Carthy said:
Vigilance required on Brexit negotiations in time ahead
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has said that vigilance will be required as Brexit negotiations move to the next phase. Carthy was addressing a recent public meeting in Letterkenny, Co Donegal following a day-long series of engagements with local organisations. Matt
