Additional funding for tillage sector a much needed first step – MEP Maria Walsh
Additional funding for the tillage sector of €100/ha is a much needed first step to support tillage farmers through a difficult period, MEP Maria Walsh has said. With almost 10,000 farms across Ireland growing crops, the tillage sector is a vital part of Irish agriculture. Maria Walsh, MEP for Midlands-North West said: “I welcome confirmation […]
Sinn Féin’s rhetoric on migration akin to language used during Brexit vote – MEP Walsh
Sinn Féin’s Eurosceptic colours came to the fore once again this week as they failed to support the EU’s landmark migration policy and used language last heard during the UK Brexit debate, MEP Maria Walsh has said. The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum was passed by the European Parliament yesterday. All five Fine Gael […]
Long-overdue EU Pact will ensure firm, fair and efficient migration in Ireland – MEP Walsh
The EU Migration Pact, due to be passed in the European Parliament today, will bring about landmark changes for the Irish migration system, MEP Maria Walsh has said. The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum will reduce the number of asylum applications Ireland has to process, decrease the time people spend in State provided accommodation […]
MEP Maria Walsh welcomes the Fine Gael Ard Fheis to Galway City
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh welcomes Party members to the West of Ireland as the Fine Gael Ard Fheis takes place in Galway today. Speaking at the Ard Fheis this evening, MEP Walsh is expected to say: “The transition from Rose of Tralee to MEP was not the most traditional route into politics, but after […]
Midlands-North West farmers must be supported in face of weather challenges – Maria Walsh MEP
Farmers across Midlands-North West must be supported in the face of weather conditions that are creating significant pressures on farms, MEP Maria Walsh has said. A difficult autumn in 2023 and persistent rain this spring have delayed livestock turnout, disrupted spring plantings, and caused difficulties with other fieldwork. MEP Maria Walsh said: “Right now, weather […]
Maria Walsh Midlands North-West European Selection Convention Speech 2024
On Sunday the 24th of March, I stood before Fine Gael members in Athlone and asked for their support in my re-election campaign to the European Parliament. It’s hard to believe 5 years has passed since I stood for election in 2019. Over the past five years, I have worked hard, but more importantly, I […]
Government must urgently implement recommendations from EU Mica Report – MEP Maria Walsh
MEP Walsh welcomes today’s passing of the report which highlights the failings of the current scheme The Government must urgently implement the recommendations outlined in the European Parliament’s report on the defective blocks crisis to ensure 100% redress for those affected, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. The report detailed last year’s European Parliament […]
International spotlight needed to end forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia – MEP Maria Walsh
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has called for renewed efforts from international actors to end the forced and illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. MEPs discussed the action needed to address the urgent concerns regarding Ukrainian children being forcibly moved to Russia with the European Council and Commission this week. Almost 20,000 children have […]
New EU Media Freedom Act will fight against rise of misinformation and protect Irish journalists – MEP Maria Walsh
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), passed by the European Parliament today, will fight against the rise of misinformation, promote media diversity and protect journalists’ rights in Ireland, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. The EMFA is a historic piece of legislation, as it will set the first ever EU-level rules on media freedom, […]
MEP Maria Walsh calls for the creation of first ever EU Female Founders’ Fund
The Fine Gael MEP is calling on the European Investment Fund to eradicate the gender credit gap that exists for female-owned businesses Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh is calling for the creation of a Female Founders’ Fund, the first of its kind EU investment fund dedicated to providing private equity and venture capital funding to […]
