Gender based abuse and harassment is an increasing barrier to women’s political participation – MEP Maria Walsh
Speaking at this afternoon’s ‘Different Perspectives’ event organized by Ibec, MEP Walsh said gender quotas should be extended to local elections It is crucial that women are placed as candidates in winnable seats, and with adequate time and resources to plan and run successful election campaigns. That was the message delivered by MEP Maria Walsh […]
Killeshandra Camino Walk serves to showcase Cavan as premier walking destination – MEP Maria Walsh
The Midlands-North-West MEP was among hundreds to take part in Saturday’s Camino Walk, heaping high praise on the organisers and many volunteers CAVAN: The Killeshandra Camino Walk serves to showcase Cavan in all its beauty and has succeeded in establishing the area as a premier walking destination. That is the view of MEP Maria Walsh, […]
Ireland’s SMEs can lead the climate revolution by embracing greener economy – MEP Maria Walsh
The European Green Deal, according to Walsh, will enable businesses to transform themselves for a low carbon and sustainable future Ireland’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have the opportunity to embrace a greener economy and be at the forefront of the climate revolution. That was the message delivered by Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh, when she […]
Addressing suicidal ideation among farming community is just as important as physical farm safety – MEP Walsh
Ireland and Europe must introduce a mental health strategy for the farming community to address the silent pandemic, with almost a quarter of Irish farmers at risk of suicide IRELAND: Ireland must introduce a specific mental health strategy to address the silent pandemic that is casting a shadow across the farming community in rural Ireland. […]
Care sector must be at the centre of a sustainable future economy – MEP Maria Walsh
Speaking at the Beyond Growth 2023 Conference, MEP Walsh called for a social conversation on the future of the care sector, with investment needed to guarantee fair employment and working opportunities IRELAND: The care sector must be at the centre of a sustainable future economy, both here in Ireland and indeed all across the European […]
Coco’s Law must be extended as Europe urged to follow Ireland’s lead in tackling cyberbullying – MEP Maria Walsh
Online bullying will not stop without legal consequences and EU legislation cannot wait, according to MEP Walsh Ireland has led the way in the fight against cyberbullying, and the introduction of EU-wide legislation to tackle cyber violence and cyberbullying cannot wait any longer. That is the view of Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh, who believes online bullying […]
MEP Walsh promises to deliver as North & Western Regional Assembly seek meeting with Leo Varadkar
Discussing challenges and opportunities with regional representatives, Walsh pledged to ensure that both the Taoiseach and the European Commision Vice President would meet with the group and listen to their concerns A meeting between the Taoiseach and the North & Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks, following a […]
Ireland must embrace the opportunities of multi-billion dollar global gaming industry – MEP Maria Walsh
MEP Walsh met with Minister Simon Coveney and called for the creation of Gaming and an Esports Strategy for Ireland. MEP Maria Walsh has called on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney, to take full advantage of the social, cultural and economic opportunities that gaming and the esports industry present. As the […]
MEP Walsh pledges full support for BallaghDream Arts Fest and promises to seek funding for the event
A supporter of the arts and cultural events, Maria Walsh will investigate funding opportunities for Ireland’s newest arts festival at local, national and European level Local MEP Maria Walsh has pledged her full support to the organisers of BallaghDream Arts Fest, ahead of the inaugural event in Ballaghaderreen this August. The Midlands-North-West MEP met with […]
Irish women must be paid the same as men according to new EU Directive – MEP Walsh
Greater levels of pay transparency in Ireland will uncover unjustified gender-based pay differences and empower victims of pay discrimination to seek redress Companies in Ireland, and indeed all across the European Union, will now be forced to disclose salary information, after the European Parliament, today, voted overwhelmingly in support of the Pay Transparency Directive. Today’s […]
