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 […]
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 […]
