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Report Number: 2362
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Mairead McGuinness on Greek crisis

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Mairead McGuinness on Greek political crisis - Interview conducted in Brussels at Euro Parl by Karen Coleman - relates to files 2360 and 2361

Interviewee:
Mairead McGuinness - Fine Gael MEP - East

Duration:
4 minutes 4 seconds

Out-words:
to happen

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Report Number: 2361
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Greece ‘wants money but not terms’ McGuinness

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The political turmoil in Greece has been receiving the attention of MEPs in the European Parliament. They’re concerned that Greece is entering a period of ominous political instability. It now seems certain that the Greeks will have to return to the ballot boxes again to make another attempt at electing a government. The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says Greece can’t expect to continue to receive bailout funds while ditching the terms of those loans.

Interviewee:
Mairead McGuinness - Fine Gael MEP - East

Duration:
0 minutes 37 seconds

Out-words:
as economies

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Report Number: 2360
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Rise of radical parties in Greece gains attention of MEPs

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The political and financial chaos in Greece is threatening its membership of the euro. In the corridors of the European Parliament in Brussels this week some MEPs acknowledged that Greece may no longer be able to stay within the Eurozone. If that happens, the big question is whether its exit from the euro will be an orderly or chaotic one. The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says the rise of far left and far right parties is adding to Greece’s problems.

Interviewee:
Mairead McGuinness - Fine Gael MEP - East

Duration:
0 minutes 42 seconds

Out-words:
divisive situation

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Report Number: 2359
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Liam Aylward on roaming chaarges

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Liam Aylward on roaming mobile charges - interview conducted at Euro Parl Brussels by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Liam Aylward - Fianna Fail MEP - East Constituency

Duration:
4 minutes 17 seconds

Out-words:
very positive

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Report Number: 2358
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
MEPs approve cuts to mobile roaming charges

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
MEPs in Brussels have today approved new rules that will see significant cuts to mobile roaming charges. The reduced costs will apply from this July. From then on, people who travel abroad within Europe will be charged reduced costs for making and receiving mobile phone calls and text messages and for accessing and downloading data on their mobile devices. The Fianna Fail MEP Liam Aylward welcomed today’s vote.

Interviewee:
Liam Aylward - Fianna Fail MEP - East Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 27 seconds

Out-words:
right direction

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Report Number: 2357
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Sean Kelly on roaming charges

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Sean Kelly on roaming mobile charges - interview conducted at Euro Parl Brussels by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
2 minutes 58 seconds

Out-words:
up until now

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Report Number: 2356
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Mobile providers ‘lost battle’ on roaming charges – Kelly

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
MEPs in Brussels have welcomed today’s moves to significantly reduce mobile roaming charges in Europe. They voted in favour of a deal that will force the mobile phone providers to cut their roaming charges. From July, people travelling within Europe, will pay less to make and receive mobile phone calls and text messages and to access and download data on their mobile devices. The roaming costs will continue to come down over the next few years. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly says the mobile operators fought hard to prevent the cuts being forced upon them.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 35 seconds

Out-words:
in the market

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Report Number: 2355
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Roaming charges to be slashed

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Mobile phone users can enjoy reduced roaming costs from this July. MEPs in Brussels today approved new legislation that will force the mobile phone providers to significantly cut their roaming charges. From July - people travelling within Europe – will pay less to make and receive mobile phone calls and text messages and to download and access data on their mobile devices. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly now explains.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 37 seconds

Out-words:
twenty cents

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Report Number: 2354
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Paul Murphy on Fiscal Treaty

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Paul Murphy on Fiscal Compact Treaty - relates to files 2351 and 2353 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Brussels by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Paul Murphy - Socialist Party MEP Dublin Constituency

Duration:
5 minutes 17 seconds

Out-words:
second bailout

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Report Number: 2353
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Fiscal Treaty potentially ‘a dead duck’ – Murphy

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The backlash against austerity measures in Greece and elsewhere in Europe could signal the demise of the Fiscal Compact treaty. That’s the view of the Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy. He says people across the EU are expressing their discontent in elections against the ongoing cutbacks and job losses.

Interviewee:
Paul Murphy - Socialist Party MEP Dublin Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 35 seconds

Out-words:
move anywhere

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Report Number: 2352
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Roaming charges to drop significantly – Brussels

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Mobile roaming charges are set to drop significantly once MEPs in Brussels today approve a deal paving the way for significant roaming reductions. Roaming costs will start to come down from July 1st and they’re to decrease steadily over the next few years. The reductions will apply to mobile phone calls, text messages and data roaming. The Fianna Fail MEP Liam Aylward is confident the deal will be approved by the MEPs today.

Interviewee:
Liam Aylward - Fianna Fail MEP - East Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 24 seconds

Out-words:
Europe as well

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Report Number: 2351
Date: 10/5/2012

Title:
Political upheaval in Europe could jeopardise Treaty’s future – Murphy

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Fiscal Treaty could become a dead duck and a hostage to the changing political landscape in Europe. So says the Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy. He says there’s much uncertainty surrounding the Treaty’s future with the political upheaval in France, Greece and the Netherlands casting a huge doubt over its long-term viability.

Interviewee:
Paul Murphy - Socialist Party MEP Dublin Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 40 seconds

Out-words:
being finished

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Report Number: 2350
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
Shannon airport news a chance to ‘take off’– Higgins

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The announcement that Shannon Airport will be separated from the Dublin Airport Authority has been hailed as a great opportunity for the region. The Fine Gael MEP says the region finally has an opportunity to ‘take off’ and that the pioneering spirit that Shannon airport was associated with in the past can return.

Interviewee:
Jim Higgins - Fine Gael MEP North West

Duration:
0 minutes 16 seconds

Out-words:
with the decision

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Report Number: 2349
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Sean Kelly on Tourism

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Sean Kelly on EPP conference in Killarney and tourism opportunities - relates to files 2346, 2347 and 2348 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Brussels by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
3 minutes 55 seconds

Out-words:
huge difference

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Report Number: 2348
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
Niche markets key to Irish tourism growth – Kelly

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Irish tourism could benefit significantly from the development of niche and specialised markets. That’s the recommendation of the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. He was speaking ahead of a major conference of senior European politicians which will be held in Killarney next week. The European Peoples’ Party, the EPP, is the biggest political grouping in the parliament. Fine Gael is a member. It’s holding its annual event in Kerry this year and the development of the tourism industries in the EU will feature heavily in its programme. Sean Kelly says there are many opportunities to exploit in Irish tourism.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 40 seconds

Out-words:
off season

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Report Number: 2347
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
MEPs to descend on Killarney next week

Of interest to:
Ireland South

Script details:
Killarney will next week host some of the European Parliament’s most senior politicians. The European Peoples’ Party, the EPP is the biggest political grouping in the Parliament. Fine Gael is one of its members. And it’s holding its annual conference in Killarney next week. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly is hoping tourism in Kerry will benefit from the conference.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 37 seconds

Out-words:
the programme

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Report Number: 2346
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
Irish tourism to get European focus

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Senior members of the biggest party in the European Parliament will be descending on Killarney next week for their annual party gathering. The European Peoples’ Party, the EPP, which Fine Gael is a member of, decided to hold their big event in Kerry after some persuasion from the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. One of the major areas they’ll be focusing on is tourism. They’re hoping to create policies to enable EU countries such as Ireland to increase their tourism industries. Here’s Sean Kelly.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 31 seconds

Out-words:
needs to be done

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Report Number: 2345
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
Raw audio - McGuinness on Fiscal Treaty

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Mairead McGuinness on Fiscal Compact treaty - relates to files 2343 and 2344 - Interview conducted at Euro Parl Brussels by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Mairead McGuinness - Fine Gael MEP - East

Duration:
3 minutes 51 seconds

Out-words:
the text

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Report Number: 2344
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
Hollande won’t be able to change Treaty – McGuinness

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The incoming French President Francois Hollande will not be able to change the Fiscal Compact Treaty. That’s according to the Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness. She says she welcomes Mr Hollande’s calls for more growth and job opportunities for the EU but she says one country alone cannot change the treaty overnight.

Interviewee:
Mairead McGuinness - Fine Gael MEP - East

Duration:
0 minutes 17 seconds

Out-words:
remains the text

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Report Number: 2343
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
No changes to Fiscal Treaty – McGuinness

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness has dismissed the notion that the incoming French president Francois Hollande will radically change the Fiscal Compact Treaty. Ms McGuinness says she welcomes Mr Hollande’s recommendations for more growth and jobs. But she says – the Fiscal Treaty was brokered by 25 EU member states and one country alone cannot radically change it.

Interviewee:
Mairead McGuinness - Fine Gael MEP - East

Duration:
0 minutes 38 seconds

Out-words:
member States

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Report Number: 2342
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Prendergast on Greece and Europe Day

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Phil Prendergast on political changes in Greece and France and on Europe Day - relates to files 2340 and 2341 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Brussels by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
4 minutes 46 seconds

Out-words:
go forward

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Report Number: 2341
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
Radical change for Greece on the cards – Prendergast

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The political changes in Greece are causing much concern across the EU. Today is Europe Day and the future of Europe will be debated in the European Parliament in Brussels. MEPs are focusing on the recent political changes in France and Greece. The Labour MEP Phil Prendergast says the outcome of last weekend’s elections in Greece will change things dramatically there.

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
0 minutes 33 seconds

Out-words:
we go forward

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Report Number: 2340
Date: 9/5/2012

Title:
MEPs to focus on future of Europe

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
MEPs in Brussels are today marking Europe Day. They’ll be discussing the future of the EU following the recent spate of political changes in France, Greece and the Netherlands. The ongoing financial turmoil in Spain will also be high up on the agenda. The Labour MEP Phil Prendergast says the EU is in a state of flux.

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
0 minutes 39 seconds

Out-words:
a state of flux

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Report Number: 2339
Date: 20/4/2012

Title:
MEPs vote to modernise Europe’s universities

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
MEPs in Strasbourg have voted to modernise Europe’s universities. Only two hundred of Europe’s four thousand higher education institutions rank among the world’s top five hundred. The MEPs today voted for a draft resolution which includes calls for universities to engage more actively with potential employers. They’re also recommending improving access to higher education so that students from all social backgrounds have the chance to earn a university qualification. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly voted for the resolution.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 35 seconds

Out-words:
has to stop

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Report Number: 2338
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Irish version of Pat the Cope Gallagher on Fiscal Compact Treaty

Of interest to:
Irish Language Reports Only

Script details:
The following is a raw interview with Pat the Cope Gallagher who is giving his view in IRISH on the Fiscal Compact Treaty.

Interviewee:
Pat the Cope Gallagher - Fianna Fail MEP North West

Duration:
2 minutes 49 seconds

Out-words:
ANSWERS IN IRISH

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Report Number: 2337
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - EU Parliament & organised crime

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Gay Mitchell on European Parliament's new special committee on organised crime - relates to files 2335 and 2336 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Gay Mitchell - Fine Gael MEP Dublin

Duration:
4 minutes 58 seconds

Out-words:
people trafficking

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Report Number: 2336
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Increased EU cooperation on organised crime – Strasbourg

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The European Parliament is taking more steps to tackle organised crime across the EU. The Parliament has set up a special committee to investigate criminal activities such as drug dealing, money laundering and other forms of corruption. The Committee will propose measures to confront such criminality. The Fine Gael MEP Gay Mitchell is the only Irish MEP to be appointed to the Committee. He says the level of organised crime globally is staggering.

Interviewee:
Gay Mitchell - Fine Gael MEP Dublin

Duration:
0 minutes 29 seconds

Out-words:
to tackle this problem

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Report Number: 2335
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
MEPs take on the gangsters

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
MEPs are joining forces to tackle organised crime in Europe. The European Parliament has formed a special committee that will investigate the likes of drug dealing, money laundering and other forms of corruption. It will then recommend legislative and other ways to deal with such criminality. The Fine Gael MEP Gay Mitchell is the only Irish member on the committee.

Interviewee:
Gay Mitchell - Fine Gael MEP Dublin

Duration:
0 minutes 38 seconds

Out-words:
structured arrangement

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Report Number: 2334
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Childers on Fiscal Treaty

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Nessa Childers on Fiscal Compact Treaty - relates to files 3232 and 3233.

Interviewee:
Nessa Childers - Labour MEP East Constituency

Duration:
5 minutes 20 seconds

Out-words:
protecting your neighbours

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Report Number: 2333
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Don’t take anger out on Treaty warns Childers

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Labour MEP Nessa Childers is pleading with people not to take their anger - over the household and water charges - out on the Fiscal Compact Treaty. Ms Childers says the Treaty is the most important treaty in the history of the State and that’s it’s never been more important to vote yes to it. She says – that although there’s nothing to celebrate in the Treaty – it would be a mistake to vote no to it because of outrage over domestic policies.

Interviewee:
Nessa Childers - Labour MEP East Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 39 seconds

Out-words:
your family

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Report Number: 2332
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Nothing to ‘celebrate’ in Fiscal Treaty – Childers

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Labour MEP Nessa Childers says there is nothing to celebrate in the Fiscal Compact Treaty. But she’s ‘reluctantly’ recommending that people vote ‘yes’ to it. Speaking in Strasbourg - Ms Childers said the Treaty is the most important treaty in the history of the State and that it’s never been more important to vote yes to it.

Interviewee:
Nessa Childers - Labour MEP East Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 41 seconds

Out-words:
say yes

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Report Number: 2331
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Kelly on Universities

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Sean Kelly on need to modernize universities - relates to files already filed on Kelly on university education modernization - interview conducted in Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
5 minutes 6 seconds

Out-words:
looked at

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Report Number: 2330
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Justify pay for university lecturers – Kelly

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The pay for university lecturers and professors has to be justified and monitored. So says the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. Mr Kelly was speaking in Strasbourg where today the European Parliament will vote on of measures to modernise Europe’s universities. Only 200 of Europe’s 4000 higher education institutions rank among the world’s top five hundred. Mr Kelly says the pay of teachers of third level programmes is one of the areas that needs addressing.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 32 seconds

Out-words:
looked at

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Report Number: 2329
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
More women needed at top positions in Irish Universities – Kelly

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Irish universities need to step up the mark and put more women in charge of running third level institutions. So says the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. He says that 60 percent of graduates are women but few of them have power within the university system. And just a small number of women are actually heading universities. Mr Kelly was speaking in Strasbourg where MEPs have been discussing ways to modernise Europe’s universities.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 23 seconds

Out-words:
to them

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Report Number: 2328
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Irish version of Pat the Cope Gallagher on Air transfer data deal

Of interest to:
Irish Language Reports Only

Script details:
The following is a raw interview with Pat the Cope Gallagher who is giving his view in IRISH on the new deal on the transfer of EU air passengers’ personal data to the US Department of Homeland Security. The MEPs today approved the deal in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The US authorities want airlines - carrying passengers from Europe to the US - to supply them with certain information. The data includes name and contact details, credit card and baggage information and even seat numbers. The Americans also want to access ‘sensitive’ data such as a passenger’s religious meal choice or a request for assistance due to a medical condition.

Interviewee:
Pat the Cope Gallagher - Fianna Fail MEP North West

Duration:
1 minutes 39 seconds

Out-words:
ANSWERS IN IRISH

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Report Number: 2327
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Prendergast on Facebook

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Phil Prendergast on social media snooping - relates to files 2325 and 2326 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
4 minutes 23 seconds

Out-words:
citizen behavior

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Report Number: 2326
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Stop social media snooping – Prendergast

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Labour MEP Phil Prendergast is recommending the introduction of a law that would ban employers from snooping on employees’ social media activities. Ms Prendergast says the EU should follow what they’ve done in the US State of Maryland. She says the State has banned employers’ requests for the passwords of job applicants’ Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts.

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
0 minutes 37 seconds

Out-words:
post online

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Report Number: 2325
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
MEP warns employers to stop Facebook snooping

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Employers should be banned from asking employees questions about their Facebook and Twitter activities. The Labour MEP Phil Prendergast says the EU should consider introducing such a ban. She referred to a new law in the US State of Maryland which banned employers’ requests for the passwords of job applicants’ Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts.

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
0 minutes 34 seconds

Out-words:
they want

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Report Number: 2324
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Mitchell on Fiscal Compact Treaty

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Gay Mitchell on Fiscal Compact Treaty - relates to file 2323 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Gay Mitchell - Fine Gael MEP Dublin

Duration:
3 minutes 46 seconds

Out-words:
flippant commentary

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Report Number: 2323
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Don’t confuse cutbacks and charges with Treaty – Mitchell

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Fine Gael MEP Gay Mitchell is urging voters not to mix up anger over the household and water charges with the Fiscal Compact Treaty. Mr Mitchell was commenting on today’s Irish Times poll which showed that nearly forty percent of voters are still undecided on what way they’ll vote on May 31st.

Interviewee:
Gay Mitchell - Fine Gael MEP Dublin

Duration:
0 minutes 41 seconds

Out-words:
of our children

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Report Number: 2322
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Tax proposal 'ominous' - Higgins

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Irish MEPs are concerned at attempts by certain member states to bring in harmonised corporate tax rates through the back door. MEPs today approved an EU directive on a common consolidated corporate tax base. If the directive gets the green light at EU council level – it would mean companies across the EU would use a common set of rules to calculate their profitable taxes. It’s supposed to cut down on red tape and prevent tax avoidance. But - according to the Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins – countries like German and France may use the common consolidated corporate tax base to push for harmonised corporate tax rates across the EU

Interviewee:
Jim Higgins - Fine Gael MEP North West

Duration:
0 minutes 24 seconds

Out-words:
pretty ominous

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Report Number: 2321
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Prendergast on air passengers data transfer

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Phil Prendergast on agreement on transfer of EU air passenger data to US authorities - relates to file 2320 - interview done by Karen Coleman - Euro Parl Strasbourg

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
2 minutes 27 seconds

Out-words:
for abuse

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Report Number: 2320
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
MEPs approve transfer of air passenger data to US

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
MEPs in Strasbourg have approved a new deal on the transfer of EU air passengers’ personal data to the US Department of Homeland Security. The US authorities want airlines - carrying passengers from Europe to the US - to supply them with certain information. The data includes name and contact details, credit card and baggage information and even seat numbers. The Americans also want to access ‘sensitive’ data such as a passenger’s religious meal choice or a request for assistance due to a medical condition. The Labour MEP Phil Prendergast had this to say about the deal on what’s being called Passenger Name Record or PNR.

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
0 minutes 39 seconds

Out-words:
for abuse

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Report Number: 2319
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
‘Get it right’ Hogan warns Childers

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Labour MEP Nessa Childers has warned the Environment Minister Phil Hogan to ‘get it right’ on the confusion surrounding the household and water charges. Ms Childers says people may vote against the Fiscal Compact treaty because of their anger over the charges. And that would be detrimental for Ireland she says.

Interviewee:
Nessa Childers - Labour MEP East Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 33 seconds

Out-words:
referendum campaign

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Report Number: 2318
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
No ‘disasters’ if Gilmore Environment minister – Childers

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Labour MEP Nessa Childers says the current disasters involving the household, septic tank and water charges wouldn’t have happened if Eamon Gilmore had been the Environment minister. Ms Childers was speaking in Strasbourg where she was commenting on the Fiscal Compact Treaty and the forthcoming referendum on it. She says the current government confusion over the household and water charges may make people vote against the treaty and that would be detrimental she says. Ms Childers believes the Tanaiste would have made a much better job handling the charges.

Interviewee:
Nessa Childers - Labour MEP East Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 25 seconds

Out-words:
of the situation

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Report Number: 2317
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Harkin on Air passengers' data

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Marian Harkin on EU air passengers' data transfer to US authorities - relates to files 2315 and 2316 - interview conducted in Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Marian Harkin - Independent MEP North West

Duration:
5 minutes 28 seconds

Out-words:
written on

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Report Number: 2316
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
Air passengers deal ‘imperfect’ – Harkin

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
The Independent MEP Marian Harkin says she has reservations about a new agreement on the transfer of EU air passengers’ personal data to the US Authorities. The deal – which is being voted on today in the European Parliament – will mean airlines will have to provide information on their passengers to the US Department of Homeland Security. The data will include a traveller’s name and contact details including credit card and baggage information and even the passenger’s seat number. The Americans say they need access to that kind of data for counter terrorism measures. According to Marian Harkin – a rejection of the deal could worsen matters.

Interviewee:
Marian Harkin - Independent MEP North West

Duration:
0 minutes 40 seconds

Out-words:
safeguards in place

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Report Number: 2315
Date: 19/4/2012

Title:
MEPs to vote on transfer of air passenger data to US

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
MEPs will today vote on a controversial new agreement on the transfer of EU air passengers’ personal data to the US Department of Homeland Security. The US authorities want airlines - carrying passengers from Europe to the US - to supply them with information on their passengers. The data includes name and contact details, credit card and baggage information and even seat numbers. The Americans also want to access ‘sensitive’ data such as a passenger's religious meal choice or requests for assistance due to a medical condition. The Independent MEP Marian Harkin says she’ll vote for the deal reluctantly

Interviewee:
Marian Harkin - Independent MEP North West

Duration:
0 minutes 29 seconds

Out-words:
have to do

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Report Number: 2314
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Costello on Palestinian visit

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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Raw audio - Emer Costello on recent visit to Palestinian territories - relates to files 2312 and 2313 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Emer Costello - Labour MEP - Dublin

Duration:
2 minutes 22 seconds

Out-words:
zoning laws

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Report Number: 2313
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
MEP witnessed ‘destruction’ and ‘violence’ in Palestinian territories

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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The Labour Party MEP Emer Costello has been describing her recent visit to East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Ms Costello – who leads the European Parliament’s delegation for Palestine – visited the occupied Palestinian territories with a small number of other MEPs. She says she was ‘absolutely appalled and shocked’ by what she witnessed.

Interviewee:
Emer Costello - Labour MEP - Dublin

Duration:
0 minutes 29 seconds

Out-words:
young age

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Report Number: 2312
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
MEP ‘appalled and shocked’ at Israeli treatment of Palestinians

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The Labour MEP Emer Costello says she was ‘appalled and shocked’ at the treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Ms Costello – who heads the European Parliament’s delegation for Palestine - recently returned from a visit to the region. She was speaking in Strasbourg where earlier in the day MEPs heard from the King of Jordan who called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Ms Costello described her reaction to the violence of Israeli settlers against the Palestinians.

Interviewee:
Emer Costello - Labour MEP - Dublin

Duration:
0 minutes 27 seconds

Out-words:
of great concern

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Report Number: 2311
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Higgins on diesel prices

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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Raw audio - Jim Higgins on proposals to increase diesel prices - relates to files 2309 and 2310 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Jim Higgins - Fine Gael MEP North West

Duration:
2 minutes 32 seconds

Out-words:
export industry

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Report Number: 2310
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
Diesel prices could equal petrol – EU

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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MEPs in Strasbourg have been reacting to new EU Commission proposals that could see the price of diesel increase in Ireland. They’ll be voting on the proposals tomorrow. The commission says fuels should be taxed according to their energy content and polluting potential. They’re looking at reducing the tax advantage diesel has over petrol. The Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins says an increase in diesel prices would have devastating consequences in Ireland.

Interviewee:
Jim Higgins - Fine Gael MEP North West

Duration:
0 minutes 26 seconds

Out-words:
taxation regime

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Report Number: 2309
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
EU attempts to raise Diesel prices ‘devastating’– Higgins

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The European Commission’s attempts to introduce higher diesel costs has been described as devastating by the Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins. Mr Higgins is against proposals to introduce new energy taxes that would mean higher diesel prices in Ireland. The moves are part of EU measures to reduce carbon emissions. But Jim Higgins says they would have a detrimental impact.

Interviewee:
Jim Higgins - Fine Gael MEP North West

Duration:
0 minutes 32 seconds

Out-words:
line on that

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Report Number: 2308
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Murphy on Air passengers data retention

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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Raw audio - Paul Murphy on air passenger data transfer to US authorities - relates to files 2303 and 2307 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Paul Murphy - Socialist Party MEP Dublin Constituency

Duration:
4 minutes 43 seconds

Out-words:
much of the world

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Report Number: 2307
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
Air passenger data measures breach civil liberties – Murphy

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All Ireland Constituencies

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MEPs in Strasbourg are to vote on controversial moves to get airline carriers to pass on EU air passenger details to the US Department of Homeland and Security. The Passenger Name Record or PNR data is information provided by passengers and collected by air carriers during reservation and check-in procedures. The US authorities want to be able to access that information for travellers flying between Europe and the US. But – according to the Socialist Party MEP – Paul Murphy – the measures will breach peoples’ civil liberties.

Interviewee:
Paul Murphy - Socialist Party MEP Dublin Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 28 seconds

Out-words:
right of privacy

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Report Number: 2306
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Jordanian King on Palestinian state

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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Raw audio - King Abdullah II of Jordan on the need for an independent Palestinian state - relates to files 2304 and 2305 - address to European Parliament in Strasbourg today

Interviewee:
King Abdullah II of Jordan

Duration:
3 minutes 39 seconds

Out-words:
pursue results

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Report Number: 2305
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
MEPs applause calls for Palestinian independence

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The King of Jordan received rounds of applause in the European Parliament today when he called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. King Abdullah II of Jordan said there was no time to wait and that the Arab Spring was rooted in a profound call for human respect. He warned that no affront was felt more deeply than the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

Interviewee:
King Abdullah II of Jordan

Duration:
0 minutes 32 seconds

Out-words:
the initiative

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Report Number: 2304
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
Jordanian king calls for Palestinian independence – Strasbourg

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The king of Jordan has called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian State. King Abdullah the second of Jordan made the call during an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg today. He said peace first had to come to the Middle East for the region to thrive and be secure. His royal highness said they couldn’t afford another generation in waiting for a Palestinian State.

Interviewee:
King Abdullah II of Jordan

Duration:
0 minutes 23 seconds

Out-words:
as its capital

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Report Number: 2303
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
MEPs to vote on transfer of Air Passenger Data to US

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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MEPs in Strasbourg will – this week – vote on controversial moves to have information on EU air passengers transferred to the US authorities. Under the proposals, airlines carrying passengers - travelling between the EU and the United states - will be required to keep the data which can be held for up to fifteen years. The data retained will include air passengers’ names, addresses, contact details and credit card information. The US Department of Homeland and Security will also be entitled to request more sensitive information such as a religious meal choice on board the aircraft or requests for assistance due to a medical condition. The Socialist MEP Paul Murphy is against the moves.

Interviewee:
Paul Murphy - Socialist Party MEP Dublin Constituency

Duration:
0 minutes 40 seconds

Out-words:
computer systems

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Report Number: 2302
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Kelly on Dwyer killing

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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Raw audio - Sean Kelly on demands for inquiry into death of Michael Dwyer in Bolivia - relates to files 2300 and 2301 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Strasbourg by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
4 minutes 19 seconds

Out-words:
international norms

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Report Number: 2301
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
No EU money for Bolivia until Dwyer inquiry – Kelly

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The EU should not provide any more EU funding to Bolivia until it agrees to carry out an independent inquiry into the death of Irishman Michael Dwyer. That’s the recommendation from the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly. He’s asked the European Commission to put pressure on the Bolivian authorities to conduct an independent investigation into Mr Dwyer’s death. The young man was killed by the Bolivian police in April 2009 in the Bolivian town of Santa Cruz. Two other men were also killed in the shootings. At the time, the Bolivian authorities claimed the men were involved in a plot to kill the Bolivian president Evo Morales. Here’s Sean Kelly.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 23 seconds

Out-words:
full explanation

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Report Number: 2300
Date: 18/4/2012

Title:
MEP demands EU action on Michael Dwyer killing

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has asked the European Commission to seek an independent inquiry into the death of Irishman Michael Dwyer in Bolivia. Mr Dwyer was shot dead by Bolivian police in April 2009. At the time, the Bolivian authorities claimed the Irishman – along with two other men also killed in the shootout - were involved in a plot to kill the President Evo Morales. Last week Mr Dwyer’s family spoke to MEPs in Brussels to see if they could press for an independent inquiry. Here’s Sean Kelly.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 35 seconds

Out-words:
pressure to bear

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Report Number: 2299
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Gallagher on Iceland and mackerel

Of interest to:
Ireland North and West

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Raw audio - Pat the Cope Gallagher on Iceland and mackerel - relates to files 2296 and 2297 - interview done by Karen Coleman at Euro parl Brussels

Interviewee:
Pat the Cope Gallagher - Fianna Fail MEP North West

Duration:
3 minutes 42 seconds

Out-words:
negotiating table

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Report Number: 2298
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Gallagher on Iceland and mackerel

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Pat the Cope Gallagher on Iceland and mackerel - relates to files 2296 and 2297 - interview conducted at Euro Parl Brussels by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Pat the Cope Gallagher - Fianna Fail MEP North West

Duration:
3 minutes 42 seconds

Out-words:
negotiating table

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Report Number: 2297
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
Iceland could face ‘sanctions’ over mackerel fishing – Gallagher

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Ireland North and West

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Iceland could face EU sanctions over the amount of mackerel it’s fishing in the North East Atlantic. That’s according to the Fianna Fail MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher who's on the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee. He says they’re investigating the possibility of sanctioning both Iceland and the Faroe Islands for over-fishing mackerel. He’s hoping those threats could make them cooperate into reducing their mackerel quotas.

Interviewee:
Pat the Cope Gallagher - Fianna Fail MEP North West

Duration:
0 minutes 28 seconds

Out-words:
to continue

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Report Number: 2296
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
Gallagher to press Iceland on mackerel

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The Fianna Fail MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher is hoping to get Iceland to agree to reduce its fishing of mackerel stocks when he visits Iceland this weekend. Mr Gallagher – who is the Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation to Iceland – is to meet Iceland’s Fisheries Minister. He’ll be talking with him about the on-going row over how much mackerel Iceland and the Faroe Islands are fishing in the North East Atlantic.

Interviewee:
Pat the Cope Gallagher - Fianna Fail MEP North West

Duration:
0 minutes 28 seconds

Out-words:
will re-open

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Report Number: 2295
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Kelly on roaming charges

Of interest to:
All Ireland Constituencies

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Raw audio - Sean Kelly on mobile roaming charges - relates to files 2293 and 2294 - interview done by Karen Coleman at Euro Parl Brussels

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
4 minutes 47 seconds

Out-words:
all about

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Report Number: 2294
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
Good news for mobile phone users

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All Ireland Constituencies

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There’s good news for people who use their mobile phones abroad in other EU countries - because mobile roaming costs are to come down substantially from July onwards. MEPs in Brussels have finalised an agreement on future roaming charges within the EU. Mobile phone users will be able to receive and make calls at cheaper rates. And they’ll also be able to download data over the Internet and use their emails on their smart phones at reduced costs. Over the next two years these roaming charges will reduce substantially for those using mobile phones abroad within the EU. Here’s the Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 28 seconds

Out-words:
has to stop

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Report Number: 2293
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
Mobile roaming charges slashed – Brussels

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All Ireland Constituencies

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Mobile roaming charges within the EU - are set to reduce substantially from July onwards. MEPs in Brussels have finalised an agreement on future roaming charges that will allow users to make and receive calls at much cheaper rates while abroad. They’ll also be able to access emails and use the Internet on their smart phones at reduced costs. Over the next two years, the prices will reduce substantially. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly – who’s on the European Parliament’s Industry Committee - explains.

Interviewee:
Sean Kelly - Fine Gael MEP - South

Duration:
0 minutes 37 seconds

Out-words:
fifteen cents

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Report Number: 2292
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
Raw audio - Prendergast on European Citizens' initiative

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All Ireland Constituencies

Script details:
Raw audio - Phil Prendergast on European Citizens' initiative - relates to files 2290 and 2291 - interview conducted at European Parliament Brussels by Karen Coleman

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
3 minutes 43 seconds

Out-words:
process this

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Report Number: 2291
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
European Citizens’ initiative to give democracy to people

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The European citizens’ initiative is set to give people in Europe more power to influence legislation across the EU. The initiative – which officially comes into force on Sunday – allows people to develop EU policy provided they gather a million signatures in support of the laws they want to implement. The signatures must come from EU citizens living in at least seven different EU states. The Labour MEP Phil Prendergast explains.

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
0 minutes 18 seconds

Out-words:
these signatories

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Report Number: 2290
Date: 29/3/2012

Title:
New powers to the people – EU

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All Ireland Constituencies

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The new European citizens initiative – which comes into force on Sunday - will enable EU citizens to have a greater say in influencing EU legislation. Under the initiative – EU citizens can help develop EU policy - provided they gather a million signatures from EU citizens living in at least seven different EU states. A citizens’ initiative is possible in any field where the European Commission has the power to propose legislation. These could include environment, health and transport policies. The Labour MEP Phil Prendergast says the initiative is a welcome move.

Interviewee:
Phil Prendergast - Labour MEP South

Duration:
0 minutes 29 seconds

Out-words:
for themselves

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