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I believe Govt. has forgotten meaning of democracy & we have lost trust in Govt. EU seems to want more pandemics, war & migration. I feel we have lost Irelands right to self-determine its future. We appear compromised. We need a clear-out, a reset led only by strong qualified Non-Party MEPs/Leaders.

Immigration?

feel our Govt. have"SMUGGLED" 500,000 (albeit good/kind) persons into Ireland behind our back, no consultation, no infrastructure, 12,500 homeless.

Economic Policy?

We must close our borders NOW until the EU funds new hospitals, schools, universities, asylum facilities etc.. We WILL not fund WAR.

Defence?

This is complete nonsense, Russia's gas/pipelines were being abused. There is NO Threat to EU, war is big business. Ireland is Neutral  

EU Integration?

Integration seems to mean huge migration & what feels like reverse colonisation of Ireland. We may even be outnumbered in the future & our Ireland is gone. Let us not inadvertently forsake our hard-fought Independence & self determination via seemingly well-meant increased migration/pandemics policy

Ukraine to EU?

Thats fine but with zero social welfare from our Govt. If they & others come here it must be to contribute with jobs already secured and resultant taxes, cultural addition, sporting and IT capability etc. 

Corporation Tax harmonisation across Europe?

Agree 100%, capitalism has become really bad. It's just greed and selfishness and even corruption. In European Countries which are Socialist, people feel more a part of a team, have greater ownership, interest, kindness & pride in their Country & Govt. 

Increased Ireland EU Contribution?

Absolutely, for sure we can afford it, BUT only following a Referendum such that Govt sets-out, a PLAN, how much, for who, for what, we must want the deliverables of that expenditure. Socialism yes BUT only with strong competent control, transparency & reconciliation of all expenditure.

On EU Leader?

I am not sure; more pandemic, war & migration focus, more control by Big Business/WEF/Davos more dilution of Ireland, its people and our hard-won Independence, perhaps not, BUT only if a Referendum in Ireland can decide/veto new leader, there are leaders much worse than Ursela vd Leyen. 

Increased EU military collaboration?

No, we are NEUTRAL, we DO NOT want to be a target and we will not be, we have no desirable resources bar our enviable tax legislation and beautiful countryside, people, character and traditions & skills.

Fund EU Army?

I don't agree, Russia are trying to protect their interests from a non-EU country. We must only want to be part of an EU for Good; Migration, WHO Pandemic Treaties & War support are an EU for which there is no support NOR PERMISSION from the Irish People. We must review any positions already taken 

Increased war funding for Ukraine?

Absolutely NOT, we have done way too much already offering 100,000 Ukrainians lucrative homes. If its WAR related, we MUST say NO. Let Russia secure its gas molecules, contracts, obligations and pipelines and let's get peace in Ukraine via negotiation not war.

Triple lock?

I am neutral on this just right now. 

EU sanctions on trade with Israel

I agree, Netenyahu & the Israeli Parliament has committed an atrocity (but so also I feel was Iraq, Syria, Libya). War to procure reserves is not right. Check out award of gas licences if you doubt me. EU trade sanction would have a material impact & may help procure peace.

EU Member veto on EU Foreign Policy?

100% agree: Until the EU manages to prove itself as being in the interest of the common good of ALL the EU people in a fully democratic & transparent manner. As with our own Govt, CONFIDENCE is eroded. We must move to a world where our MEPs are only representative of the wishes of the Irish People.

Migration Pact?

No, borders to be closed right now, until we get on top of migration to date. We must be strong on this. We must have a transparent formula setting out the amount the EU contributes for each migrant & then have time to deploy that amount SUSTAINABLY & not as overpaid windfall to local hotels! 

EU should share migration responsibility?

Yes lets have one centrally managed asylum centre where at least people are not homeless but are safe and fed and can educate in order that they may be processed beneficially for all concerned into the state of their choice provided they are fully committed to integration (& no nepotism/corruption)

EU Med. Sea search & rescue funding?

Yes 100%, we cannot have these poor people dying at sea. They can have a choice, be returned home asap or move to a safe European asylum from where they can graduate towards citizenship

Increased suitable asylum seeker acommodation?

Good gracious yes, 12,500 homeless is sad, tragic & symptomatic of poor Govt. process. There is a euro 52 million budget to build an asylum centre & we can't even manage that project. Recall Corrib, $1bn became a $6bn nightmare 10 years late. National Childrens hospital, scandalous, not good enough.

NI border checkpoints?

100%, my suggestion is CLOSE all borders, build big world class asylum centre for migrants already here, stop and search for paperwork, no paperwork then to asylum where one can stay OR go home or work to graduate oneself eventually to citizenship

Rewetting of Peatlands?

No I don't feel this is a priority. There needs to be common sense applied to CO2 emissions. One volcano for example has enormous emissions. We absolutely should head for Net Zero but not only for any of the usual reasons but because greenhouse gases can alter methylation (on/off) of our DNA/Genes. 

55% emissions reduction 2030?

It is always better to have a stretched rather than soft target, we must reconcile progress across all countries and we must share learnings and standardise across the solutions delivering most material reductions

More Windfarms?

Yes why not, lets keep going, we are doing well & if we can use them to modify planning restrictions so much the better. We should adopt Europe best in class planning law. The beauty of Europe, there are many versions, we just need to fast follow the best, it's simple & away with any self-interest.

Special treatment Irish farmers re. Nitrates?

Look its simple, its always 80/20, the Pareto Effect. Let's focus on measures and changes that will have the greatest material reduction on emissions. If Nitrates is part of the 20% having an 80% consequence then we continue, otherwise we should drop it. 

Decreased EU subsidies high emission beef & dairy farming?

Perhaps yes, I am sorry, but subsidies distort competition & surely at this stage, beef especially should stand on its own two feet. Then if people want beef they just have to pay more for it. No one expects the farmers to operate at a loss. Then increase family credits.

Footnote re. some of the above positions, I apologise but I must be true to my heart, I am only able to be open and honest. It is probably my main driver for being a candidate so:- I HATE graft, corruption, kick-backs, it means compromised persons & loss of objectivity & trust.