‘No more excuses on establishing NAMA inquiry’ – Carthy
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has said there can be no more excuses or stalling on establishing a commission of investigation into NAMA. Speaking in the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg, Carthy said: “The Fianna Fáil government’s response to the financial and banking crisis in Ireland included well known pillars such as the burdening of […]
Panama Leaks must be Catalyst to delivering Tax Justice – Matt Carthy MEP
Sinn Féin Midlands North West MEP, Matt Carthy has said that the colossal leak of more than 11.5 million financial and legal records, known as the Panama Papers, must be used as an opportunity to bring those who continue to engage in deceitful and destructive tax practices to justice. Carthy, who is a member […]
European Parliament discusses impact of U.S. Trade deal on Agriculture – In Private! – Carthy
The Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has warned that Irish farmers need to be extremely concerned about the potential negative impact that EU trade deals with the USA, Canada and Mercosur countries could have on Agriculture. Mr. Carthy was speaking following a meeting of the European Parliament’s Agriculture & Rural […]
Labour TD’s pledge on Irish Water a clear attempt to mislead electorate – Matt Carthy MEP
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West and Director of Elections Matt Carthy has stated that the actions of some Labour TDs in signing the SIPTU pledge on a referendum to ensure that Irish Water remains in public ownership will do nothing to restore the trust of the Irish people. Speaking in advance of […]
Matt Carthy MEP takes up role as Sinn Féin Director of Elections
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has been appointed as the party’s Director of Elections for the upcoming general election. Speaking in Dublin today Mr Carthy said: “I am honoured and privileged to be appointment as Sinn Féin Director of Elections. The coming General Election is one of the most important in both the history of […]
Carthy questions U.S. Agriculture Secretary on Beef & TTIP
The Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands Northwest, Matt Carthy, this week engaged in a dialogue with the US Secretary for Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, when he attended a meeting of the European Parliament’s Agriculture & Rural Development committee, of which Mr. Carthy is a member. Mr. Carthy questioned the American Minister on the prospects of […]
EU Commission says evictions are the result of Irish government policy – Carthy
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has stated that the European Commission has acknowledged that the Irish Goverment’s merciless policy choices have led to a substantial increase in family home repossessions. Carthy, who is a member of the EU parliament’s economic & Monetary Affairs Committee, stated that the Commission’s response to […]
Carthy reiterates call for Fracking ban
Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Matt Carthy, has reiterated his call on the Irish government to introduce a complete ban on the practise of Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking). Carthy was speaking after a response to a written question he submitted revealed that the European Commission has not ruled out an EU-wide ban on […]
Matt Carthy MEP welcomes the passing of Right2Water report in European Parliament
Speaking after the vote on the Right2Water in Strasbourg today, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West Matt Carthy, welcomed the passing of the Boylan report on the Right2Water. Speaking from the European Parliament, Carthy said: “I would like to commend my colleague Lynn Boylan for the Trojan work she has done in getting […]
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 […]
