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May 20, 2024
DAA must review its Deposit Return policy to avoid waste – MEP Andrews
Customers footing the bill for lack of machines at Dublin Airport Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has described the lack of Deposit Return...
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May 10, 2024
Russian interference now a stark reality in Irish elections – MEP Andrews
Putin Propaganda seeks to influence Irish voters to elect extremist MEPs Russian interference in Irish elections is no longer a threat...
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May 8, 2024
Dublin sports clubs to get €6.6M for new equipment – MEP Andrews
More than 170 Dublin sports clubs have secured a total of €6.6M for new equipment, according to Dublin MEP Barry Andrews.“This is the...
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May 2, 2024
MEP Andrews welcomes return of Irish-Palestinian Zak Hania
Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has welcomed news that Irish-Palestinian, Zak Hania, has successfully fled Gaza and will be reunited with his...
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May 1, 2024
Time for Irish Govt to take a hard line against ‘Big Vape’ – MEP Andrews
No excuse for lagging behind as NI, England, Scotland, Wales announce vape ban Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has said it’s time for...
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Apr 23, 2024
New EU Disability Card welcome, but not enough – Andrews
Rise of right wing parties a threat to progress on disability rights MEPs will today vote on a new universal card for people with...
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Apr 23, 2024
European Parliament set to criminalise cyber violence against women – Andrews
Ireland must do more to protect women online and offline The European Parliament is set to criminalise all forms of physical and...
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Apr 22, 2024
Andrews calls for new European Commissioner on Housing
Dublin MEP outlines need for EU Strategy on Housing Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has called for the establishment of a new European...
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Apr 22, 2024
Andrews hits out at EU and US for “inexcusable” suspension of aid to Gaza in light of Colonna Report
Strasbourg, 23rd April 2024 Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has hit out at the European Commission, several EU Member States and the US...
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Apr 21, 2024
Dublin MEP calls for Fast Fashion Levy in Ireland
European Parliament set to ban forced labour products from entering the EU Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has called on the Irish Government to...
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Apr 21, 2024
Dublin MEP condemns senseless vandalism of trees in south Dublin
Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has condemned the senseless vandalism of trees in Dodder Valley Park over the weekend.“Make no mistake, this was...
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Apr 20, 2024
New EU law will prolong life of consumer goods – Andrews
MEPs to vote on landmark consumer legislation this week A landmark vote on the use of consumer goods will take place at the European...
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Apr 13, 2024
Dublin 'Bus Gates' a disaster without dedicated Transport Police – Andrews
Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has demanded the immediate introduction of a dedicated Public Transport police in Dublin ahead of the...
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Apr 11, 2024
Dublin MEP to host Youth Rugby Conference
A Dublin MEP and French MEP have teamed up to host a conference on Youth Rugby in Dublin today, attended by experts and young rugby...
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Apr 9, 2024
EU Pact will bring essential reforms to migration system - Andrews
FF MEPs to back series of migration reforms Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has said the new EU Migration Pact will overhaul the migration...
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Apr 8, 2024
Dublin MEP hosts Summit of Irish Tourism & Hospitality Chiefs in Brussels
Andrews proposes dedicated EU budget for tourism Forty-five leaders of the Irish Tourism and Hospitality Sectors will attend a summit in...
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Apr 6, 2024
Putin Propaganda increasingly evident at European Parliament – Andrews
Irish voters must be aware of threat of Russian interference in upcoming elections Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has warned of a growing...
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Apr 6, 2024
Increased garda resources needed to tackle Shoplifting Epidemic – Andrews
Barry Andrews MEP has said that the shoplifting epidemic in the capital must be top of the agenda for the new Justice Minister after this...
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Apr 1, 2024
Irish MEP to host European Parliament event on genocide case against Israel
Dublin MEP Barry Andrews is to host a significant event at the European Parliament tomorrow to discuss South Africa’s genocide case...
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Mar 28, 2024
EU must increase pressure on rogue Israeli Government – Andrews
Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has described as “disgraceful” the lack of pressure exerted by the European Union on Israel as the International...
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Mar 22, 2024
“We need to urgently reclassify Nitrous Oxide as a controlled substance” - Barry Andrews MEP
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP representing Dublin, has reiterated his appeal to the Irish Government to designate nitrous oxide as a...
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Mar 22, 2024
“The failure of the 2019 Resolution on Search and Rescue in the Mediterranean is a stain on the European Parliament. Tomorrow’s vote is a chance to rectify that.” ” – Barry Andrews MEP
Barry Andrews MEP has tabled a European Parliament resolution calling for EU-led Search and Rescue operations in the Mediterranean, due...
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Mar 22, 2024
Increased Availability and use of Imitation Firearms in Dublin is a Major Cause for Concern - Barry Andrews MEP
Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin Barry Andrews has expressed his deep concern over the ease of access to imitation firearms in Dublin. MEP...
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Mar 22, 2024
Controversial spyware firm with headquarters in Dublin under spotlight in newly published EU reportMEP Barry Andrews calling on Oireachtas Justice Committee to follow through on commitment to examin
A European Parliament report published today, 31st May 2023, casts light on Ireland’s role in the spyware scandal unfolding across the...
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