Fine Gael’s agricultural group presents plan for a new partnership with farmers across the Midlands-North West – MEP Walsh
Fine Gael’s National Agricultural, Food, and Rural Development Forum (NAFRD) has a plan to create a new partnership with farmers across the Midlands-North West, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. Since its formation, NAFRD has held a series of public meetings with farmers, rural dwellers and agri-businesses around the country. At the Fine Gael […]
Dedicated Fisheries and Marine Minister needed to save Ireland’s dying fishing industry – MEP Walsh
A Minister of State with specific responsibility for fisheries and marine is needed to undo the historical wrongs which have decimated the Irish fishing industry, according to a Fine Gael MEP. MEP Maria Walsh visited Killybegs with Minister for European Affairs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill where they met with representatives from the fishing industry, including the […]
Questions remain over Sinn Féin’s voting record on Russia – MEP Maria Walsh
The Sinn Féin party has questions to answer over its voting record on Russia and particularly on the issue of foreign interference, according to a Fine Gael MEP. MEP Maria Walsh points to Sinn Féin abstentions on important votes to condemn the undemocratic tactics of dictator Putin’s authoritarian state. It follows reporting by Irish media […]
European candidates must commit to protecting the EU single market in the interests of Irish businesses – MEP Walsh
Amidst rising Euroscpetiscim, candidates for the upcoming European elections must commit to protecting the EU Single Market which is worth €14.5 trillion to Irish businesses, a Fine Gael MEP has said. Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh was speaking following an event ‘The EU is Open for Business’ which she hosted to mark Europe Day yesterday […]
TikTok must introduce age verification for all users across the EU – MEP Maria Walsh
In a meeting with senior TikTok executives, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh called on the platform to introduce mandatory age verification for all users across the EU as a matter of urgency. Having requested a meeting with TikTok’s international Global Trust and Safety division following recent RTÉ revelations, MEP Walsh met with TikTok in Dublin this […]
Road funding essential for safety of commuters and motorists across Midlands-North West – MEP Walsh
Critical roads funding is needed across the Midlands-North West, a Fine Gael MEP has said. MEP Maria Walsh said nationwide road maintenance is essential for the safety of all commuters and motorists across the Midlands-North West. “The simple truth is that current funding levels are failing to meet the demands of our national infrastructure. Local […]
Actions over words needed from Government to implement EU Mica Report – MEP Maria Walsh
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has called on Minister Darragh O’Brien to prioritise his Department’s ongoing review of the European Parliament report on the mica and pyrite crises. In response to a letter from MEP Walsh, Minister O’Brien confirmed that the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is ‘currently considering the report and each […]
MEP Maria Walsh to host Europe Day event in Galway city with special guest Leo Varadkar TD
MEP Maria Walsh is hosting an event, ‘The EU is Open for Business’, to mark Europe Day next Thursday May 9th in Galway city. Leo Varadkar TD will join MEP Walsh, along with a panel of entrepreneurs and experts. The panel will discuss how businesses across Midlands-North West can access the opportunities of the EU […]
MEP Maria Walsh launches European Election bid for second term in Brussels
Sitting MEP Maria Walsh is bidding for a second term in the European Parliament, having officially launched her re-election campaign this week. MEP Walsh’s campaign was launched by Minister for Rural Development and Social Protection, and Fine Gael Deputy Leader, Heather Humphreys. Ministers Alan Dillon and Hildegarde Naughton, Deputy Michael Ring and former MEP Jim […]
Over €11.2m for regeneration projects across Midlands-North West will have a positive impact on local towns and villages – MEP Maria Walsh
A funding allocation of over €11.2m will support refurbishment and development projects across the Midlands-North West which will help to revitalise rural towns and villages, a Fine Gael MEP has said. MEP Maria Walsh was speaking following Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys’ announcement of a further €20 million for rural towns and villages […]
