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live, work and study in Your Europe
Did you know that as an EU citizen , you have the right to live, work and study in another EU country? And did you know that every year thousands of people actually do this? These are some of the many practical EU rights you have that make moving to another EU country as easy and hassle-free as possible.
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Jim Higgins MEP has a better vision for safer driving
Ireland North West MEP Jim Higgins, hosted a debate on Road Safety at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Mr Higgins invited the European Optometrists Association to come to share their views, on their professions role in road safety, with MEPs during this weeks sitting of the Parliament in Strasbourg.
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EU cuts mobile charges again roam from home for less
Jim Higgins MEP for Ireland North West this week welcomed the reduction in roaming charges for Irish people holidaying abroad in another EU country, which comes into effect next Thursday July 1st.
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Agriculture

Agriculture

 

Agriculture is a key industry for Ireland North West.
The sector faces enormous challenges but with the
right support from the European Union and National Governments the industry can halt its decline and become a modern vibrant section of our economy.

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Communicating Europe

Communicating Europe

 

As part of my personal commitment to breakdown the information gulf between ordinary citizens in Ireland and the institutions of the European Union I have drawn up and implemented a Communicating Europe Strategy.

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Economy

Economy and Finance

 

Ireland is currently in a very difficult economic situation. We have been extremely fortunate that we are members of the European Union and have benefited from the stability which this has brought us.

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Fisheries

Fisheries

 

The Fisheries Industry is another vital sector for the Ireland North West constituency, and I am currently a substitute member of this committee in the European Parliament. This will increase the chances of fairer fishing legislation being adopted...

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Health

Health

 

The European Union has a limited role with regards to Health. It cannot instruct Member States on how to provide health care or reverse decisions to downgrade services at hospitals.

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Justice

Justice

 

The European Union is a vital aid to the Gardai as it tackles more and more cross border crime and international gangs.

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Regional

Regional

 

During my previous term of office, I was a member of the Regional Development Committee in the European Parliament; The Committee is a key committee because it helps decides how much money will be allocated in EU regional Development funding to Ireland.

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Transport and Tourism

Transport

 

At the moment the European Union only has an indirect influence on Tourism. As the Lisbon treaty has been adopted, the European Union will be able to provide funds for Tourism projects directly which would be a major boost to Ireland.

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General Issues

General

 

The role of the MEP is not a clearly defined one. I cover any issues regardless of whether it is a local national or European issue. I cover issues that are outside the Committees that I sit on in the European Parliament...

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The Many Varied Areas of Jim's Work

Presenting Sligo Rovers with sponsorship cheque Local Sponsorship
Jim Higgins presenting Sligo Rovers with a Sponsorship Cheque. This is part of Jim's work to help boost the Region
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Jim speaking at a talk on Camp Ashraf in Iran Justice
Jim speaking at a talk on Camp Ashraf in Iran. Issues of justice feature prominently on Jim's agenda.
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Jim talks to local fisherman Fishing Quotas
Jim wants to ensure that Fishermen have more control over the quota system and Ireland gets a Quota in line with its Ocean Resources.
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Young visitors from the North West Promoting Europe
Jim Higgins with young visitors from the North West in the European Parliament.
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Jim Higgins signs Trade Justice Petition Petition for Trade Justice
Jim Higgins and other Fine Gael MEPs sign petition for Trade Justice.
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