MEP slams forestry policy
An Independent MEP has blasted Commissioner Phil Hogan on the controversial forestry policy which he says has had serious implications for Co Leitrim. A forestry report completed in 2017 shows that Leitrim has the highest percentage of forest cover in the country at 18%. The EU says the main aim…
MEP says Ireland moving a step closer to losing its neutrality
A North West MEP says that Ireland is a step closer to losing it’s neutrality after Ireland signed up to PESCO. PESCO would see a more joined up European structure in defence and military, with 25 EU members, including Ireland involved. This week the European Parliament voted for closer EU…
MEPs contact EU Environment Commission over Lough Talt water scheme
Two members of the European Parliament from the North-West Midlands Constituency have contacted the EU Environment Commission in Brussels today over what they say is a ‘farcical situation’ involving the Lough Talt Water Supply Scheme in West Sligo. It follows a statement from Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice this morning claiming…