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Ireland providing “massive response” to Ukraine – Minister Burke

Ireland is “very very clear” in terms of the non-lethal aid it provides to Ukraine. That’s according to Europe Minister Peter Burke who was speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU ministers today.

His comments follow yesterday’s approval by EU foreign and defence ministers of plans to boost artillery ammunition deliveries to Ukraine.

Mr Burke said the Taoiseach is in “very close contact” with the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky.

Out words: Ukrainian citizens 

Dur: 00:40

 

€7 billion pledged to Turkey & Syria – von der Leyen

A total of seven billion euro (€7bn) has been pledged to help Turkey and Syria deal with the aftermath of February’s devastating earthquakes that claimed nearly fifty thousand lives. The monies were pledged by representatives of countries attending an International Donors’ conference in Brussels today to support those affected by the recent earthquakes.

This morning EU boss Ursula von der Leyen said the European Commission is pledging a billion euro (€1bn) to help Turkey for post-earthquake reconstruction with an additional one hundred and eight million (€108m) for Syria. This afternoon, she thanked donors for their pledges.

Out words: and accountability

Dur: 00:14

EC pledges €1bn for Turkey & €108m for Syria – Von der Leyen

Six weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the needs of survivors are still massive and must be tackled with urgency. That’s according to the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She was speaking at an International Donors’ conference in Brussels to support those affected by the recent earthquakes.

President von der Leyen told the conference, the European Commission is pledging a billion euro (€1bn) to help Turkey for post-earthquake reconstruction. And she said it’s pledging an additional one hundred and eight million (€108m) for humanitarian assistance and early recovery in Syria.

Out words: their lives

Dur: 00:22

McGuinness reassures EU banking “in good shape”

Mairead McGuinness has insisted that the EU banking sector is in “good shape” following the collapse of three banks in the US. In the European Union, all banks must keep enough assets to protect themselves under the so-called ‘Basel rules’. Speaking in Strasbourg this afternoon, the European Commissioner for Financial services, Mairead McGuinness, said the situation in the US is different.  

 

Out words: Deposit insurance
Dur: 0’49”

EU to set clean tech ambition targets

The EU is to set new targets to try to speed up Europe’s green transition. On Thursday, the European Commission will outline new laws aimed at boosting the clean tech sector. The EU also wants to encourage a shift away from China for the mining of raw materials like lithium and magnesium. So-called rare earth minerals are needed in a range of technology from mobile phones to wind turbines. Setting out her vision in a speech this morning, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said nurturing European clean tech will create jobs and help the environment here.

 

Out words: Provides funding

Dur: 0’15”

Brexit deal to be fully implemented, promises Sefcovic

The Windsor Framework is ‘co-owned’ by the UK and EU and will therefore be fully implemented - that’s according to the EU’s Brexit negotiator. The UK and the European Union agreed in principle to changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol two weeks ago. The Windsor Framework would see an end to most checks on goods from Britain destined for sale in Northern Ireland. Goods heading to the Republic and the rest of the EU will however still be subject to customs controls. Speaking in the European Parliament this evening, European Commission Vice President, Maroš Šefčovič, said it signified a new beginning for UK-EU relations, particularly for Northern Ireland.

 

Out words: And prosperity
Dur: 0’32”

Coveney warns against EU protectionism

The EU must strike a difficult balance to protect European companies without undermining the Single Market – that’s according to Simon Coveney. The President of the European Commission is meeting President Biden in Washington today. The US Inflation Reduction Act is expected to be part of their discussion. Meanwhile, EU trade ministers have gathered in Stockholm. Speaking from the Swedish capital this morning, Trade Minister, Simon Coveney, said it was no secret that Ireland is cautious about how the EU handles the matter.

 

Out words: The same way
Dur: 1’04”

EU ministers meet to discuss migration

EU justice and home affairs ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss Europe’s response to migration. Ministers are racing to complete reforms of the so-called ‘Dublin regulation’ before next year’s European elections. The EU has promised a faster and fairer asylum system. Speaking in Brussels this morning, Ireland’s justice minister, Simon Harris, said there is still a lot of work to be done.

 

Out words: As well
Dur: 0’45”

Housing support for Ukrainians must continue - EU

The right of Ukrainians to live and work in the EU may be extended until 2025, the European Commission has announced. The so-called Temporary Protection Directive was triggered at the start of the war. It guarantees Ukrainians the right to housing, healthcare and education in the EU. European Commission Vice President, Margaritis Schinas, accepted that the scheme was putting pressure on housing in local areas, but he said support for people fleeing Ukraine must continue.

 

Out words: Is addressed

Dur: 0’16”

Europe must go into “war economy mode” - Breton

Europe must shift into “war economy mode” to maximise support for Ukraine – that’s according to the European Commissioner for the Internal Market. For weeks, Ukraine has been pleading with western governments to urgently send more military hardware, especially ammunition. EU defence ministers are meeting in Stockholm today to discuss the situation. The European Commission will put forward a plan for EU governments to pool resources to buy more equipment together. European Commissioner, Thierry Breton, says Europe must decide to act.

 

Out words: Supply Ukraine

Dur: 0’21”