Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly is calling for a new EU system to fast-track emergency aid during major weather events and crises.


He believes delays by the Irish Government in triggering supports left people stranded abroad and communities at home without timely help.


Mullooly told a European Parliament committee that emergencies are becoming more frequent and require quicker action at EU level.


He’s urging earlier intervention by the European Commission, warning that current delays are causing unnecessary distress for citizens.

Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly is calling for a new EU system to fast-track emergency aid during major weather events and crises.
 He believes delays by the Irish Government in triggering supports left people stranded abroad and communities at home without timely help.
 Mullooly told a European Parliament committee that emergencies are becoming more frequent and require quicker action at EU level.
 He&rsquo;s urging earlier intervention by the European Commission, warning that current delays are causing unnecessary distress for citizens.

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