Deal Reached On EU Pay Transparency Rules – MEP Maria Walsh 

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Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh, in her position as a negotiator for the Employment & Social Affairs Committee in the European Parliament has today reached an agreement with EU countries to introduce binding pay-transparency measures.  The pay gap between men and women within the EU currently stands at 13% according to the latest Eurostat findings. Even […]

Well known Fine Gael stalwarts recognised for lifetime dedication to Party in North Galway

Seven decades of service to Fine Gael sees local duo acknowledged and applauded, with surprise presentation by An Taoiseach in Headford Two of Galway’s finest Fine Gael stalwarts have been recognised for their outstanding service to the Party. Caherlistrane’s Kevin McHugh and Paddy Fahy from Headford were applauded and congratulated for their dedication to Fine […]

Why I’m Voting YES for the Nature Restoration Law

Why I’m Voting YES for the Nature Restoration Law

What is the Nature Restoration Law?  The European Commission proposed the Nature Restoration Law, new legislation to restore biodiversity loss across the European Union.  It is the first continent-wide, comprehensive law of its kind and feeds into the EU Biodiversity Strategy.  This Law calls for binding measures to restore degraded ecosystems, restore and store carbon, […]