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I am aware of a social media post circulating with fake news in relation to my position on the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. In this statement, I am re-establishing my position and I hope this clarifies the matter. During April’s plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs voted – as we do annually
The European Parliament’s Gender Equality Committee has passed a proposal from MEP Maria Walsh calling for increased funding to address the growing threat of gender-based violence online. The vote came as part of the Committee’s work on shaping priorities for the European Union’s next Multiannual Financial Framework – its long-term
The EU’s current animal disease strategy is not fit for purpose given a recent surge in infection rates across Europe, MEP Maria Walsh has said. MEP Maria Walsh is calling on the European Commission to update the current strategy for tackling animal diseases given the rise of infection rates in
The Irish agriculture sector faces new and complex trading conditions given diverging US tariffs on either side of the Irish border, MEP Maria Walsh has said. MEP Maria Walsh is calling on the European Commission to explore the use of EU funds to protect the agriculture and food and drinks
The European Commission must employ strategic diplomacy and negotiations to avoid a catastrophic transatlantic trade war, MEP Maria Walsh has said. As the clock ticks towards April 2nd, MEP Walsh has warned that thousands of jobs in Ireland’s pharmaceutical and agri-food and drinks sectors hang in the balance due to
Almost one in four young Irish people are calling for increased investment in mental health by the European Union, MEP Maria Walsh has said. The call comes as a new poll carried out by the European Commission reveals that 22% of people aged between 16-30 believe the EU should invest
MEP Maria Walsh hosted an event in collaboration with Microsoft in Brussels this week to launch a White Paper aimed at protecting the public from abusive AI content. The event, which took place on Thursday 20th March in the European Parliament, convened stakeholders including Women Political Leaders, menABLE (EU-Funded Project),
The European Commission must consider additional sanctions against Hungary in light of new anti-LGBTQI legislation passed this week, MEP Maria Walsh has said. This week, Hungary’s President signed legislation into law which allows the Government to classify public displays of homosexuality as a child protection issue, effectively banning Pride events. MEP
Irish livestock exporters must receive a guarantee that they will continue to have full access to the EU Single Market amidst a revision of live animal transport rules, MEP Maria Walsh has said. MEP Walsh raised the concerns of Irish farmers in a meeting of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee
A key EU law to ensure equal recognition of parenthood across EU member states has been blocked by Hungary and is a slap in the face to LGBTQI families, MEP Maria Walsh has said. The new European Certificate of Parenthood allows for the recognition of parenthood established in another EU
As the Irish drinks industry looks set to be hit by US tariffs, the Government must prioritise the protection of our agri-food and drinks producers, MEP Maria Walsh has said. US President Donald Trump has today threatened a 200% tariff on alcohol products from the EU, including Irish whiskey. The
MEP Maria Walsh has strongly criticised the two Sinn Féin MEPs who failed to support a key resolution on Ukraine in the European Parliament today. MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion abstained from a vote on the European Parliament’s support for Ukraine, once again raising questions as to their stance
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