Caroline Simons (Libertas)

candidate EU elections
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I refer to my question of 19/05/09. I note with regret that, to date, you have not responded. Considering the fact that you and other candidates in this election continuously state the important effect that decisions made in the European Parliament can have on Irish society and also considering the importance of the role of An Post in our society, do you not believe that the electorate have a right to know your view on a piece of legislation that could have such a major impact on both the urban and rural communities in our society?

My question relates to Europe’s Overseas Aid policy.

Would you campaign to ensure that the European Parliament and the European Commission put pressure on Member States to meet their individual aid targets of 0.7% of Gross National Income by 2015?

Given the current economic problems there is a risk that Member States will cut back their overseas aid budget. Failure to meet aid commitments puts the most vulnerable people in the world at risk.

Would you also campaign to ensure that EU overseas aid is transparent and the Accra Agenda for Action is implemented to ensure that aid reaches those people that need it most?

Thank you

What are your thoughts on how the latest proposed amendments to the Irish Firearms Acts - as contained in the Criminal Justice (Misc.Provisions) Bill 2009 - contravene the EU directive on Firearms (91/477/EEC) by requiring all Irish firearms owners to only purchase ammunition or firearms from Irish registered firearms dealers instead of the current (and in force since 1964) laws that allow them to purchase from any registered firearms dealer in the EU so long as the appropriate paperwork is in place?