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 […]
MICA EU REDRESS REPORT
Let me speak directly to all those impacted by Mica and Pyrite and be clear on my support for your work and the immediate need for 100% redress. The fact-finding mission to Ireland from 30 October to 1 November 2023 on the crisis was an incredibly important step in furthering the cause at a European-level. […]
European Commission announces extra €68m in funding for Palestinian people – MEP Maria Walsh
The European Commission has today announced their decision to continue funding the UNRWA and will also designate an additional €68m for other organisations providing emergency support to Palestinians across the region, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. The European Commission’s funding of the UNRWA will continue in three instalments, with the first package of […]
Credit Union set to become key provider of community banking across Midlands-North West – MEP Maria Walsh
New legislation will allow credit unions to expand their membership and services across the Midlands-North West, a Fine Gael MEP has said. MEP Maria Walsh was speaking following the official commencement of the Credit Union Amendment Act 2023, new legislation aimed at bringing about significant reforms for the Credit Union sector in Ireland. “Credit Unions […]
Damning UNICEF reports reinforced MEP Maria Walsh’s campaign for EU Mental Health Strategy
The UNICEF report, ‘The State of Children in the European Union’, published today reinforces the need for a dedicated EU Mental Health Strategy, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. Approximately 13% of young people under the age of 19 in the EU suffer from a mental health condition – with the statistic rising to […]
Double YES vote in referendums will finally recognise care and all families in Midlands-North West – MEP Maria Walsh
Voting yes for care and yes for family in the March 8th referendums will ensure an Irish constitution which is modern and inclusive, recognising all families and supporting the care families give to one another, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. On 8th March 2024, International Women’s Day, those in the Midlands-North West and across […]
The European Parliament continues to fight for a Union of Equality
Strasbourg, 8 February 2024 – Today, the European Parliament has voted on the Implementation report on the EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy for the 2020–2025 period. In the report, the MEPs call for a reinforced mandate of the Equality and Diversity Commissioner, with a strong focus on the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons, as well a new […]
