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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]