Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has urged the government to stand up and strongly oppose Ursula von der Leyen’s damaging Omnibus proposals.

The Dublin MEP said:

“The government needs to come out in strong and clear opposition to the disastrous Omnibus proposals released today by Ursula von der Leyen.

“These proposals would scrap requirements for almost all companies to report on the actions they take to protect human rights and minimise damage to the environment.

“Both Kathleen Function MEP and I have written to six European Commissioners, including Michael McGrath to criticise the key parts of this Omnibus plan, and the lack of public consultation around the plan.

“It’s unfortunate that this proposal has come from the same European Commission that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael voted for, but they have an opportunity to do the right thing.

“The government can call these proposals out for being reckless and dangerous, and make it clear that they are opposed to the plan, and that they will vote against it when the time comes.

“That will be an opportunity for all Irish MEPs to come together to send a clear message, and to vote in favour of defending robust climate measures and human rights.”