A new law spearheaded by an Irish MEP aims to make old buildings warm and dry. Ciarán Cuffe has been put in charge of getting the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive through the European Parliament. This week he reached a compromise with the different political players ahead of a vote expected in the coming weeks. The directive will demand EU governments, including Ireland, ensure homes and offices are better insulated and are more energy efficient. The Green MEP says too many of Ireland’s old buildings are not up to standard.
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1st meeting of EU-UK parliamentary assembly Thursday – MacManus
Brexit back on the table following elections – MacManus
Interview Grace O’Sullivan MEP on toxic chemicals (POPs)
“Eliminate dangerous chemicals” from products – O’Sullivan
MEPs demand stricter limits on toxic chemicals in products – O’Sullivan
MEPs demand cuts to toxic ‘forever chemicals’
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Interview Ciarán Cuffe on Russian sanctions & energy savings
MEP calls for tax on energy companies to help renovations – Cuffe
More money needed for retrofits & energy saving projects – Cuffe
Renovations can “dramatically” reduce Russian energy imports – Cuffe
Resistance to 6th round of sanctions “understandable”– O’Sullivan
Irish law should be Europe-wide – Fitzgerald
Ukraine war is a cyber wake-up - Kelly
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US “sees big opportunities” from Ukraine war – Wallace
Fitzgerald welcomes oil sanctions
Andrews calls for path to nuclear weapons ban
EU funding tied up in ‘stolen’ planes - Markey
“Difficult situation” for €4bn Irish planes in Russia
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