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MEP calls on Greek authorities to drop the charges against Irish humanitarian Seán Binder

By Kilkenny Now 9th January 2023 0

Speaking from Greece today, Grace O’Sullivan says that over 80 MEPs have signed up in support of the search and rescue workers who face up to 25 years in prison for their work with a local NGO.   Seán Binder, who was born in Germany and raised in Castlegregory Co. Kerry, goes on trial tomorrow, […]

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MEP for Kilkenny Welcomes Launch of Free Contraception for Women Ages 17 – 25

By Kilkenny Now 20th December 2022 0

MEP for Ireland South Grace O’Sullivan stated that this would be the first step towards making universal free contraception a cornerstone of women’s healthcare in Ireland The rollout of a free contraception scheme for women aged 17 – 25 is now being implemented across the country, with eligible candidates in Kilkenny being able to apply […]

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EU-wide Disability Card to be introduced next year The card will provide for equal access to benefits across borders for persons with disabilities, mainly in culture, leisure, sport and transport. Irish MEP Grace O’Sullivan raised the lack of basic disability services in Ireland at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2022 0

Currently, people with disabilities do not have their disability status recognised across all EU countries, meaning travel, parking and access to facilities can be difficult. However, following a number of pilot projects, an EU-wide Disability Card is to be rolled out in 2023. In a report passed by Members of the European Parliament on Monday […]

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Warnings from GPs and pharmacists on medicine shortages need be taken seriously – Medicines for Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 12th December 2022 0

Medicines for Ireland (MFI) are urging Government to heed recent warnings from GPs and pharmacists nationwide on the growing risk of medicines shortages as inflation, energy and transport costs continue to rise, and global supply chain disruptions persist. Medicines for Ireland members are the suppliers of the majority of medicine in Ireland to the HSE […]

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SPONSORED: Grace declares war on waste: MEP sets her sights on a greener, cleaner future

By Kilkenny Now 5th December 2022 0

Delegates to COP27, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt, heard stark evidence this month about the change in the world’s climate and the deterioration of our environment. Irish representatives joined others in promising to mend our ways and take urgent steps to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. But the fear of environmentalists is that, […]

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European Parliament votes in favour of designating Russia as a ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’, financial supports for Ukraine.

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2022 0

Symbolic votes in support of Ukraine are significant, but ultimately concrete measures alone will save lives and help Ukraine to rebuild, reacts Grace O’Sullivan, MEP for Ireland South following the vote in Parliament today.  The European Parliament today voted in favour of a resolution, calling for the designation of the Russian Federation as a ‘State […]

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SPONSORED: Grace declares war on waste: MEP sets her sights on a greener, cleaner future

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2022 0

Delegates to COP27, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt, heard stark evidence this month about the change in the world’s climate and the deterioration of our environment. Irish representatives joined others in promising to mend our ways and take urgent steps to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. But the fear of environmentalists is that, […]

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A ban on deep-sea mining this year would be easy and effective biodiversity and climate action. As an island nation, Ireland needs to lead the charge on marine protection in this year’s COP27 climate talks in Sharm El Sheikh this week.

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2022 0

Speaking from the European Parliament on Tuesday (8 November), O’Sullivan welcomed President Macron’s announcement in support of a full moratorium on deep sea-bed mining.    “This is great news and comes just weeks after we successfully negotiated a European Parliament Resolution calling for the very same. In the past, President Macron has been reticent to