Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has said that EU Commission unwilling to address farm succession and generational renewal in meaningful way – Carthy Speaking from Brussels, Matt Carthy said: “The average age of farmers in Ireland is 57-years-old, with the number
Carthy calls for new analysis of impact of CCCTB on EU states’ revenue
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has called on the European Commission to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB) on the tax revenue of member states by using new data that will be
Hogan’s CAP proposals lack imagination and do nothing to address debate on Brexit Funding hole
Speaking in the European Parliament’s Agriculture and Rural Development Committee where new CAP reform proposals were announced, Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy said: “Expectations will no doubt be dashed today as Commissioner Hogan announces a lacklustre programme for CAP reform.
EU Commission gambling with livelihoods of Beef & Poultry farmers
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has urged the Irish Government to halt the proposed EU Mercosur trade deal with South American countries. Reacting to news that Germany will push for higher beef concessions in order
Government must oppose any movement in Brexit talks until border issue resolved
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has said that it is now more important than ever that the Irish Government to stands strong against any movement in Brexit talks before an agreement is reached which protects the all-Ireland economic, social and
Ireland’s tax deals with Apple under spotlight in European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has questioned ICIJ journalist Simon Bowers on the Apple case revealed in the Paradise Papers at a hearing of the European Parliament’s Panama Papers inquiry committee. Carthy described the presentation by Bowers regarding Apple in
CAP payments must be protected amidst Brexit uncertainty – Carthy
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has called on MEPs not to allow Brexit budgetary shortfall to fall on farmers. Carthy, who is shadow rapporteur for the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee’s Opinion on preparing the
United Ireland closer than ever – Carthy
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy told the recent Sinn Féin Ard Fheis that a United Ireland is closer than ever. Carthy said: “This year’s Ard Fheis sees us closer than ever to our historic goal of reuniting this country. “As
North-South Interconnecter must be undergrounded – Carthy
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has said that the proposed North- South Interconnector must be routed underground and that any other option would face fierce opposition from rural communities. Addressing delegates and visitors at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis, Carthy
Carthy welcomes vote calling for independent investigation into Maltese journalist’s murder
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has welcomed the European Parliament’s support for a resolution on the rule of law in Malta, which he co-authored. Carthy, a member of the Panama Papers Inquiry Committee, said the resolution came in response to
