MEP Maria Walsh hosts young farmers in Brussels for EU-wide conference

A delegation of farmers from across Ireland travelled to Brussels to attend the European People’s Party (EPP) European Congress of Young Farmers and contribute to the future of EU agricultural policy.  The group, hosted by MEP Maria Walsh, will attend the EPP European Congress of Young Farmers, taking place in Brussels today. The Congress brings […]

Plague of TB a modern day reality for many Irish farmers – MEP Maria Walsh 

The EU must support Irish efforts to achieve the eradication of TB.  The European Commission must support Irish efforts to achieve TB-free status over the coming years to protect the economic viability and international reputation of our agricultural sector, MEP Maria Walsh has said.  Ahead of a debate on animal health in the European Parliament […]

MEP Maria Walsh: 3-Month Update Following Re-election

It’s hard to believe it’s already been over three months since I was re-elected as your Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Midlands North-West! Time has flown by, and I’ve been busy working hard to ensure your voices are heard here in Brussels. Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been up to and […]

Budget 2025: Ireland can’t afford to ignore Europe – MEP Maria Walsh

Budget 2025 must not forget about European projects and priorities, including Nature Restoration Law, critical infrastructure projects and increased spending on mental health services, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said.  As the Government prepares to announce Budget 2025, Midlands-North West MEP Maria Walsh has called for an approach that ensures Ireland’s commitments to both […]

New ATU vet school boosts educational offering of Midlands-North West – MEP Maria Walsh

Work must begin immediately on developing the new veterinary school in ATU, which will provide a major boost to the educational offering of the Midlands-North West, MEP Maria Walsh has said.  MEP Walsh, member of the European Parliament’s Agricultural and Rural Development Committee, has long campaigned for Atlantic Technological University (ATU) to be the chosen […]

Future of EU Agriculture Report recommends CAP overhaul and independent funding for Nature Restoration measures – MEP Walsh

Maria Walsh MEP, member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, has welcomed today’s publication of the report on the Strategic Dialogue for the Future of EU Agriculture. The report outlines key initiatives for the future of European agriculture including an overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), an independent fund for […]