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 […]
New EU Media Freedom Act will fight against rise of misinformation and protect Irish journalists – MEP Maria Walsh
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), passed by the European Parliament today, will fight against the rise of misinformation, promote media diversity and protect journalists’ rights in Ireland, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. The EMFA is a historic piece of legislation, as it will set the first ever EU-level rules on media freedom, […]
MEP Maria Walsh calls for the creation of first ever EU Female Founders’ Fund
The Fine Gael MEP is calling on the European Investment Fund to eradicate the gender credit gap that exists for female-owned businesses Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh is calling for the creation of a Female Founders’ Fund, the first of its kind EU investment fund dedicated to providing private equity and venture capital funding to […]
Credit Union set to become key provider of community banking across Midlands-North West – MEP Maria Walsh
New legislation will allow credit unions to expand their membership and services across the Midlands-North West, a Fine Gael MEP has said. MEP Maria Walsh was speaking following the official commencement of the Credit Union Amendment Act 2023, new legislation aimed at bringing about significant reforms for the Credit Union sector in Ireland. “Credit Unions […]
Damning UNICEF reports reinforced MEP Maria Walsh’s campaign for EU Mental Health Strategy
The UNICEF report, ‘The State of Children in the European Union’, published today reinforces the need for a dedicated EU Mental Health Strategy, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. Approximately 13% of young people under the age of 19 in the EU suffer from a mental health condition – with the statistic rising to […]
Double YES vote in referendums will finally recognise care and all families in Midlands-North West – MEP Maria Walsh
Voting yes for care and yes for family in the March 8th referendums will ensure an Irish constitution which is modern and inclusive, recognising all families and supporting the care families give to one another, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. On 8th March 2024, International Women’s Day, those in the Midlands-North West and across […]
Over €3.5 million to support rural third-level campuses across Midlands North-West – MEP Walsh
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and University of Galway will all benefit from the new fund ATU is set to receive over €2.6 million, while TUS and University of Galway will receive €690,000 and €230,000 respectively as part of a new fund announced today, according to Fine Gael MEP Maria […]
Parachute Candidate: Episode 4
In episode four of Parachute Candidate, I speak with Dr. Gladys Ganiel, Professor of Sociology at Queen’s University. Gladys was born in the United States and has called Island of Ireland home since 1999. Her work has been predominantly focused on religion, in particular the role of religion in conflict specifically in Northern Ireland, the […]