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McGuinness in Cork “to listen and learn”

EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness says she’s in Cork to “listen and learn” over the next two days. Earlier today, the Commissioner addressed the EU for Cork: Unlocking opportunities for Cork event in the City Hall. She'll also visit the Tyndall National Institute to find out more about its work in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and agri-technology. And tomorrow the Commissioner will deliver the Monahan Lecture at UCC. 

Earlier today, Commissioner McGuinness heard how EU funding has enabled the BRIDE project in north-east Cork and west Waterford, to explore new ways to preserve and restore lowland intensive farmland.  

Out words: new problems 

Dur: 00:40

Cork “very vibrant” with “huge opportunities” - McGuinness

Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness is visiting Cork today and tomorrow. Earlier today, Commissioner McGuinness addressed the EU for Cork event in the City Hall. During her trip she will find out more about some of the projects that are being funded by the EU. Tomorrow she will deliver the Monahan Lecture at UCC. 

Commissioner McGuinness says Cork is looking to where its opportunities are.  

Out words: huge opportunities 

Dur: 00:21

European degree a “win win” for all

Proposals for a European degree, that would be automatically recognised throughout the bloc, were outlined today by the European Commission. The idea is that the degree would be awarded jointly and on a voluntary basis, by a group of universities across Europe. It would be based on a common set of criteria agreed at a European level.

European Commission Vice-President Margaritis SCHINAS today said the proposed EU degree was a response to the demands from higher education institutions, young people and industry.   

Out words: our competitiveness

Dur: 00:20

Farmers’ concerns being addressed – EU

The EU’s Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski has outlined some of the measures being considered to address the range of concerns farmers have today.  The EU says it’s committed to addressing the “legitimate concerns of farmers”.

EU Agriculture Ministers yesterday discussed the EU’s response to the current problems in the agriculture sector. They looked at recent proposals to reduce the administrative burden on farmers and simplify CAP regulations. European Commission initiatives to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain were also on the agenda.  

Out words: member states

Dur: 01:00

EU “committed” to tackling “legitimate concerns” of farmers

The EU says it’s committed to addressing the “legitimate concerns of farmers”. EU Agriculture Ministers yesterday discussed the EU’s response to the current concerns in the agriculture sector. They looked at recent proposals to reduce the administrative burden on farmers and simplify CAP regulations. European Commission initiatives to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain were also on the agenda.  

The EU’s Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, outlined some of the measures being considered.  

Out words: important change

Dur: 00:18

Increase future CAP budget for bigger asks of farmers – McConalogue

The budget of the next Common Agricultural Policy needs to be increased to reflect the extra burdens farmers face because of EU laws and regulations.

That’s according to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue who was speaking in Brussels this morning ahead of a meeting of EU Agriculture and Fisheries ministers. Farmers protested again in the Belgian capital today against global trade deals, EU red tape and burdensome environmental laws.

Out words: of years

Dur: 00:43

Balanced approach on CAP “really important” - McConalogue

EU Agriculture ministers will today discuss the pressures farmers are facing across the EU and the crisis in the agriculture sector. The meeting is taking place in Brussels where farmers protested again this morning against global trade deals, EU red tape and burdensome environmental laws.

Speaking in Brussels this morning,  Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, said there needs to be a “balanced approach” to how the Common Agricultural Policy is implemented.

Out words: they’re showing

Dur: 00:21

Ireland’s rise in road fatalities a reminder to “exercise caution” – EU

EU road safety figures show an average of thirty five people per one million inhabitants were killed in road deaths in Ireland last year. And the number of people who lost their lives in road crashes in Ireland has risen steadily since 2019. The European Commission figures show the safest roads in the bloc are in Sweden and Denmark. While Bulgaria and Romania have the highest road fatality rates.

Over twenty thousand people (20,400) were killed in road crashes in the EU last year. And few member states are on track to meet the EU and UN target of halving the number of road deaths by 2030. Jonathan Claridge, from the European Commission’s representation in Ireland, says the figures show a “worrying picture” for Ireland.

Out words: the roads

Dur: 00:15

Road fatalities, highest rise in Ireland – EU

Ireland experienced the highest rise in road fatalities in Europe over the last four years. That’s according to figures just published by the European Commission. Since 2019, the number of road deaths has risen in Ireland with an average of thirty five deaths per one million inhabitants last year.  However, Ireland remains among the countries with the best road safety records in Europe.

The figures show the safest roads in the bloc are in Sweden and Denmark. While Bulgaria and Romania have the highest fatality rates. Jonathan Claridge, from the European Commission’s representation in Ireland, says the figures show a “worrying picture” for Ireland.

Out words: bad trend

Dur: 00:18

Cyprus-Gaza maritime corridor ship on way – von der Leyen

A ship carrying badly needed humanitarian aid is on its way from Cyprus to Northern Gaza. That’s according to the President of the European Commission.

This morning Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament the ship will make its way along a sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza. She said the vessel is carrying food for a population “that faces a humanitarian catastrophe”.

Out words: cannot be

Dur: 00:13