Continued focus on children must be the priority for world leaders in the Middle East – MEP Maria Walsh
Latest news from the Middle East welcomed as MEPs set to debate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh is, this morning, welcoming news of the four-day pause in fighting. The temporary ceasefire, agreed in the last few hours, will allow much needed humanitarian aid into Gaza. It is hoped that today’s agreement […]
Ireland must be more proactive in protecting and providing for our children – MEP Maria Walsh
Investing in our children is a strategic investment for the future according to MEP Walsh, and we must provide access to key services, and ensure equal opportunities Ireland must be more proactive when it comes to protecting our children and young people, according to MEP Maria Walsh. Speaking this morning – on International Children’s Day […]
Gender pay gap is not just about money and Irish women deserve better – MEP Maria Walsh
Marking European Equal Pay Day on Wednesday, MEP Walsh said we cannot keep our citizens trapped in a cycle that continues to result in their inequality The women of Ireland deserve better and calling for equal pay for women is about much more than money. That was the message delivered by MEP Maria Walsh when […]
More women in tech will be catalyst in helping Irish companies thrive in digital era – MEP Maria Walsh
Women remain underrepresented in Ireland’s tech industry and must be encouraged and supported to embrace upskilling and reskilling opportunities Skills shortages have become a critical challenge in the technology sector in Ireland and strategies need to be introduced to enhance the skills needed for the workforce to thrive in the digital era. The path to […]
Parachute Candidate: Episode 1
Episode 1: Mari Steed – Ireland and the Magdalene Laundries Welcome to my new podcast ‘Parachute Candidate’. It’s hard to become more tolerant when too often difficult conversations are left to characters of a social media post, eroding conversations on difficult issues. The ‘us versus them’ debates is draining. On this podcast, I believe in […]
Maria Walsh MEP calls for an end to Pink Tax
https://www.newstalk.com/news/cut-the-cost-heres-how-to-beat-the-pink-tax-1521645 Speaking to Newstalk, Maria Walsh MEP called for an end to ‘Pink Tax’: MEP for Midlands-North West Maria Walsh has said the pink tax has been raised at EU-level. “From my research, and from my living as a woman, sadly pink tax is a system of discriminator pricing on products and services based on […]
Ireland’s anti-trafficking legislation must put victims at its core – MEP Maria Walsh
As the European Parliament passes its updated Directive to combat human trafficking across Europe, Walsh is appealing to the Irish Government to protect the vulnerable victims MEP Maria Walsh is, today, calling on the Irish Government to ensure Ireland’s National Referral Mechanism for victims of human trafficking puts the most vulnerable at its core. “Today […]
Rural Ireland must not be overlooked in Budget allocations – MEP Maria Walsh
Budget 2023 failed to deliver the resources needed for regional development across rural Ireland The Government has a responsibility to invest in the future of rural Ireland, with substantial funding needed for improved infrastructure and resources for the regions. That is the message being delivered by MEP Maria Walsh, ahead of Tuesday’s Budget. The Midlands-North-West […]
Women’s safety must be a priority in Budget 2024 – MEP Maria Walsh
Calling on the Finance Minister to provide funding for additional domestic abuse refuge centres, MEP Walsh said the women of Ireland must feel safe and protected. MEP Maria Walsh is appealing to the Minister for Finance to protect vulnerable women all over Ireland by ensuring substantial funding is ring fenced for additional refuge centres and […]
10 percent of overall Health Budget must be dedicated to mental health services – MEP Maria Walsh
Budget 2024 must urgently address mental health, increase spend to services, and help tackle Ireland’s silent pandemic IRELAND: Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh is calling on the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, to dramatically increase Ireland’s mental health spend in next week’s Budget. Minister McGrath will unveil the details of Budget 2024 on Tuesday next, […]
