EU Budget must increase funding to combat animal disease outbreaks – MEP Maria Walsh
MEP Maria Walsh has called for the 2026 EU Budget to include increased funding to address the ongoing threat of animal diseases, given their impact on farmers’ income and continuity. MEP Walsh, full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, submitted amendments in the European Parliament this week pushing for more ambitious funding for small […]
Opinion: We desperately need to improve farm succession and avoid a food crisis – and here is what the EU and the government can do
Opinion Article from MEP Maria Walsh, published in the Farming Independent The demographic crisis in the farming sector leaves us with one stark question: who’s going to grow the food we put on our plates? According to EU law, a young farmer is generally defined as being between 35 and 40 years old. Farmers under […]
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 […]
MEP Maria Walsh appointed as full member of the European Parliament’s Gender Equality Committee
MEP Maria Walsh has been appointed as a full member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), and has committed to tackling gender-based violence as her number one priority. MEP Walsh’s other priorities as a member of the Gender Equality committee include providing supports for female farmers and women in […]
MEP Maria Walsh reiterates calls for the establishment of Minister of State for Fisheries
As representatives from the Irish fishing industry meet with MEPs in Brussels today, MEP Maria Walsh has doubled down on calls for the establishment of a new Minister of State with specific responsibility for fisheries and the marine. MEP Maria Walsh met with the Seafood Ireland alliance today to discuss the challenges facing the Irish […]
MEP Walsh responds to announcement of new European Commission Cabinet
MEP Maria Walsh has welcomed the nomination of Ireland’s Michael McGrath as Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and Rule of Law, following this morning’s announcement of the next College of Commissioners. The nomination of Luxembourg’s Christophe Hansen as Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, and Cyprus’ Costas Kadis as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans has also been […]
EU Agriculture Committee supports MEP Maria Walsh’s calls for increased mental health funding in 2025 Budget
The European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development has passed an amendment written by MEP Maria Walsh, calling for increased funding for mental health supports for farmers to be included in the EU’s 2025 Budget. The amendment, which forms part of the Committee’s Opinion on the General Budget of the EU for 2025, calls […]
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 […]
International spotlight needed to end forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia – MEP Maria Walsh
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has called for renewed efforts from international actors to end the forced and illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. MEPs discussed the action needed to address the urgent concerns regarding Ukrainian children being forcibly moved to Russia with the European Council and Commission this week. Almost 20,000 children have […]
