Devastating Effects of EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Laid Out in Kerry Public Meeting
The importation of food made with pesticides banned in Europe, poisoned Amazonian children and an undercutting of Irish farmers’ produce....
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- Mar 26
- 2 min
Environmental Crime Directive ‘an important step in the right direction’ - Green MEP
Green Party MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, has welcomed today’s adoption of the Environmental Crime Directive by the Council of...
- Mar 13
- 2 min
European Parliament votes to ban supermarkets from binning unsold food
European Parliament votes to ban supermarkets from binning unsold food Green Party MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, has welcomed...
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Connected by the Sea: Waterford & Gaza Come Closer Together with New Exhibition at Waterford City Library
The ‘Gaza and the Sea’ exhibition by photographer Mohammed Zaanoun was commissioned by MEP Grace O’Sullivan prior to October 7th A new...
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Green MEP hails surging home energy upgrades in Ireland South region
2023 SEAI Retrofit Full Year Report shows a 81% increase in upgrades carried out in the 10 counties of the Ireland South constituency....
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Grace O'Sullivan MEP calls for YES/YES vote on Friday
Green Party MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, has called for people to support a YES YES vote in the two referendums to be held...
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Grace O’Sullivan MEP calls for EU action on short-term letting in Ireland South Region
Latest figures show over 7,000 short-term lettings in the Ireland South region, vs just 357 homes for rental Green Party MEP for Ireland...
- Feb 27
- 3 min
Final Approval for Nature Restoration Law
Majority of 329 votes in favour, 275 against Green MEPs Grace O’Sullivan and Ciarán Cuffe have welcomed final approval for the Nature...
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Cork Disability Community Connects to Europe as MEPs Katrin Langensiepen and Grace O’Sullivan Lead “The Future Is Accessible Tour” in the Rebel County.
German Green MEP Katrin Langensiepen, one of the only Members of the European Parliament with a visible disability, visited Cork recently...
- Feb 6
- 2 min
EU Bins Law to Reduce Pesticides
MEP Grace O’Sullivan says decision “bitter blow for biodiversity and human health and a big win for agrochemical lobby” EU Commission...
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Coming Soon to an Irish Shore Near You? MEP Grace O’Sullivan Highlights Environmental Damage of Plastic Spill in Galicia
Following the spillage of over a billion plastic pellets into the Atlantic Ocean from a container ship in December, MEP Grace O’Sullivan...
- Jan 18
- 3 min
"Disgraceful" MEPs sabotage Gaza ceasefire call
European Parliament call for ceasefire made conditional on total dismantlement of Hamas Irish Green MEPs vote against resolution...
- Dec 18, 2023
- 2 min
Environment: EU 2030 Goals out of Reach Unless Member States Take Decisive and Urgent Action
The EU's 8th Environment Action Programme sets the legal framework for EU environmental policy until 2030. Today, the European...
- Dec 12, 2023
- 3 min
EU Role as Peacemaker in Gaza Discussed at Wicklow Town Event
MEP Grace O’Sullivan and chair of Sadaka the Ireland Palestine Alliance Eamonn Meehan joined members of the Wicklow community to discuss...
- Dec 9, 2023
- 3 min
Climate Anxiety Explored as Part of ‘Hope in a Changing Climate’ Event in County Clare
MEP Grace O’Sullivan and children’s author Oisin McGann shared their stories of hope and resilience with community members recently in...
- Dec 8, 2023
- 2 min
Waterford Beekeepers Bring Buzz to Brussels
Brussels was a hive of activity recently as a delegation of the East Waterford Beekeepers’ Association and the Native Irish Honey Bee...
- Nov 29, 2023
- 1 min
Environment Committee Approves Nature Restoration Law agreement
Vote marks the second last step before the EU regulation comes into force The Environment Committee of the European Parliament today...
- Nov 23, 2023
- 2 min
Consumers to Have Right to Repair Products In Near Future
Ireland South MEP Grace O’Sullivan welcomes the historic win, citing the Right to Repair as an inseparable part of a circular economy.
- Nov 22, 2023
- 2 min
European Parliament Clamps Down on Packaging Waste (Barely)
MEP for Ireland South Grace O’Sullivan led negotiations to stop packaging waste at the source and encourage introduction of reuse systems
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
“Swap ‘til you Drop” says MEP Grace O’Sullivan at Mallow Swap Shop
MEP Grace O’Sullivan hosted a Swap Shop with North Cork Repair Cafe in Mallow Library as part of Cork County Council’s ‘Cork County Cuts...
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