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“Dramatic increase” in fertiliser prices will have “knock-on impact” in 2022 – McGuinness

The rising price of fertilisers will impact the agricultural sector and consumers over the year ahead. That’s the warning from Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness.

According to Teagasc tillage farmers are facing a potentially large decrease in margins in 2022 because of soaring fertiliser prices. Much of that increase is down to the growing cost of natural gas and other essential elements.

(Teagasc is the Agriculture and Food Development Authority).

Out words: price inflation

Dur: 00:18

Interview Barbara Nolan on European Year of Youth 2022

The needs and priorities of young people are to be a key focus of the EU over the next twelve months with 2022 designated the European Year of Youth.

The decision to prioritise young people throughout this year came about because many of them have been negatively impacted by the Covid pandemic. The idea of making 2022 youth-focused was originally put forward last September by the European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen.

Well Karen Coleman (EU News Radio editor) talked to Barbara Nolan, the head of the European Commission’s Representation in Ireland, about the 2022 European Year of Youth initiative.

Out words: certain issues

Dur: 03:45

Young people to be EU focus of 2022 – EC Nolan

The needs and priorities of young people are to be a key focus of the EU over the next twelve months with 2022 designated the European Year of Youth.

The decision to prioritise young people throughout this year came about because many of them have been negatively impacted by the Covid pandemic.

The aim is to listen to Europe’s youth and give them a chance to shape European and national policies.   

Barbara Nolan, the head of the European Commission’s Representation in Ireland, says a range of initiatives are planned for this year including ones targeting disadvantaged youth in the EU.

Out words: across Europe  

Dur: 00:29

 

2022 to be European Year of Youth – European Commission Nolan

The EU has designated 2022 to be the European Year of Youth.

It promises to give young people a stronger platform to make their voices heard especially when it comes to shaping policies at an EU, national and local level. There will be a special focus on young people with fewer opportunities and those dealing with mental health issues.

The idea of making 2022 youth-focused was originally put forward last September by the European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen.

The head of the European Commission’s Representation in Ireland Barbara Nolan, explains why the EU boss wanted to make this year youth-focused.

Out words: the pandemic

Dur: 00:38

EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness on Frost resignation & Brexit negotiations

In the following interview, EU News Radio editor Karen Coleman talks to Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, about the resignation of Lord David Frost as the UK’s Chief Brexit negotiator.

The British foreign secretary Liz Truss will now lead the UK’s negotiations with the EU on issues related to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Her appointment follows last week’s announcement by the European Commission of proposals to ensure people in Northern Ireland have access to the same medicines at the same time as in the rest of the UK.

Out words: and stability

Dur: 06:07

“Quite a bit of work to be done” on Protocol – McGuinness

An apparent softening of the British position on the role of the European Court of Justice in the Northern Ireland protocol is welcome. So says Ireland’s EU Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness.  

Her comments follow the recent resignation of Lord David Frost as the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator. The British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will now take over the negotiations with the EU on the Protocol which will resume early in the New Year.

However, Commissioner McGuinness says there’s still work to be done to resolve the outstanding issues on the Protocol.

Out words: and progress

Dur: 00:35

“Disappointing” Frost not prepared “to work with us” – McGuinness

The departure of Lord David Frost as the UK’s Chief Brexit negotiator has come at a “pivotal moment” and there was a lot of surprise that he had resigned from his position.

That’s according to Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness. However she says it’s positive that a replacement for Lord Frost was announced so quickly.

The British foreign secretary Liz Truss will now lead the UK’s negotiations with the EU on the Protocol. Her appointment follows last week’s announcement by the European Commission of proposals to ensure people in Northern Ireland have access to the same medicines at the same time as in the rest of the UK.

Commissioner McGuinness says there’s still “quite a bit of work to be done” to resolve the outstanding issues on the Protocol.  

Out words: find solutions

Dur: 00:44

EU proposes ‘solution’ on supply of medicines from GB to NI

The European Commission today announced details of proposals to ensure people in Northern Ireland have access to the same medicines at the same time as those in the rest of the UK.

Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic (prn Marosh Chef-koh-vich) said the proposals would apply to both generic and innovative life-saving medicines including those designed for cancer treatments.

The supply of medicines from Britain to Northern Ireland has been a major sticking point between the EU and UK on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Out words: is required

Dur: 00:22

Total of 6 therapeutic drugs for Covid by end of year – EU

The European Commission says a total of six drugs to treat patients who have Covid 19, will be authorised by the end of the year.

The European Commission’s vice president Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ told the European Parliament today that four Covid therapeutic drugs have already been authorised and two more will be approved by the end of the year.

Out words: in 2022

Dur: 00:24

EU warns Russia of “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine LONG CLIP

The President of the European Commission this morning called on Russia to “de-escalate” its tensions with Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen was referring to the massive build-up of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border amid fears Russia is planning to invade Ukraine early next year.

During an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the EU Boss warned Russia conflicts must be solved peacefully.

Out words: for Russia

Dur: 01:28