MEP Maria Walsh welcomes changemakers from Gaisce and AsIAm to the European Parliament

MEP Maria Walsh hosted changemakers from Gaisce and AsIAm in the European Parliament this week, bringing young people from across Midlands-North West to the heart of Europe.  Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. During their visit, the Gaisce group had the opportunity to […]

FACT CHECK: My Position on EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

I am aware of a social media post circulating with fake news in relation to my position on the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. In this statement, I am re-establishing my position and I hope this clarifies the matter.  During April’s plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs voted – as we do annually – on a report concerning […]

Irish youth want increased EU investment in mental health – MEP Maria Walsh

Almost one in four young Irish people are calling for increased investment in mental health by the European Union, MEP Maria Walsh has said.  The call comes as a new poll carried out by the European Commission reveals that 22% of people aged between 16-30 believe the EU should invest more resources in mental health […]

MEP Maria Walsh hosts event in European Parliament to launch AI Whitepaper

MEP Maria Walsh hosted an event in collaboration with Microsoft in Brussels this week to launch a White Paper aimed at protecting the public from abusive AI content.  The event, which took place on Thursday 20th March in the European Parliament, convened stakeholders including Women Political Leaders, menABLE (EU-Funded Project), We Protect Global Alliance, International […]

EU must initiate investigation into Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQI laws – MEP Maria Walsh 

The European Commission must consider additional sanctions against Hungary in light of new anti-LGBTQI legislation passed this week, MEP Maria Walsh has said.  This week, Hungary’s President signed legislation into law which allows the Government to classify public displays of homosexuality as a child protection issue, effectively banning Pride events. MEP Walsh has strongly condemned Hungary’s […]