Carthy tells EU Parliament that Eurostat ruling has finished Irish Water
Speaking in the European Parliament on Monday evening Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, stated that the decision of Eurostat to rule that Irish Water cannot be placed ‘off-book’ has been the final nail in the coffin for water charges in Ireland. Carthy, who is a member of the Economic & Monetary Affairs committee told MEPs […]
Protect future of Post Office Network
Speaking this week after meeting with senior officials of the Irish Postmasters Union, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West Matt Carthy has said that the Government must take action to ensure the future viability of the post office network. Carthy’s comments come as the Post Office Network Business Development Group have announced a […]
Irish MEPs must stand up for Irish Interests at key TTIP vote this week
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West Matt Carthy has today called on Irish MEPs to take a stand and vote against the controversial Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism when the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership report comes before the European Plenary in Strasbourg this Wednesday. Carthy said: “The Investor State Dispute Settlement […]
Irish Congress of Trade Unions concerned about impact of TTIP on Worker’s Rights – Carthy
Commenting on a letter circulated to Irish MEPs on behalf of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in advance of this Thursday’svote on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), Sinn Féín MEP for the Midlands North West Matt Carthy has called on Ireland’s representative on the Committee, Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly to use […]