Gender pay gap is not just about money and Irish women deserve better – MEP Maria Walsh
Marking European Equal Pay Day on Wednesday, MEP Walsh said we cannot keep our citizens trapped in a cycle that continues to result in their inequality The women of Ireland deserve better and calling for equal pay for women is about much more than money. That was the message delivered by MEP Maria Walsh when […]
More women in tech will be catalyst in helping Irish companies thrive in digital era – MEP Maria Walsh
Women remain underrepresented in Ireland’s tech industry and must be encouraged and supported to embrace upskilling and reskilling opportunities Skills shortages have become a critical challenge in the technology sector in Ireland and strategies need to be introduced to enhance the skills needed for the workforce to thrive in the digital era. The path to […]
Parachute Candidate: Episode 1
Episode 1: Mari Steed – Ireland and the Magdalene Laundries Welcome to my new podcast ‘Parachute Candidate’. It’s hard to become more tolerant when too often difficult conversations are left to characters of a social media post, eroding conversations on difficult issues. The ‘us versus them’ debates is draining. On this podcast, I believe in […]
Rural Ireland must not be overlooked in Budget allocations – MEP Maria Walsh
Budget 2023 failed to deliver the resources needed for regional development across rural Ireland The Government has a responsibility to invest in the future of rural Ireland, with substantial funding needed for improved infrastructure and resources for the regions. That is the message being delivered by MEP Maria Walsh, ahead of Tuesday’s Budget. The Midlands-North-West […]
Agriculture Minister must stop dragging his heels on new Vet School for the West – MEP Maria Walsh
Immediate action needed from Minister McConalogue on delivery of urgent new ATU Veterinary Medicine programme to benefit the West, according to Walsh MEP Maria Walsh is calling on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to “stop dragging his heels” on the decision for a new veterinary school in the West of […]
Deal Reached On EU Pay Transparency Rules – MEP Maria Walsh
Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh, in her position as a negotiator for the Employment & Social Affairs Committee in the European Parliament has today reached an agreement with EU countries to introduce binding pay-transparency measures. The pay gap between men and women within the EU currently stands at 13% according to the latest Eurostat findings. Even […]
Education is key to the future of agriculture and farming in rural Ireland – MEP Maria Walsh
Farming must be presented as a viable and attractive career to encourage more young people to get involved Education is key to the future of agriculture and farming in rural Ireland. That was the message delivered by MEP Maria Walsh, when she addressed graduates of the Teagasc Green Certificate in Balla Community Centre on Friday […]
Irish Government must negotiate for dedicated funds for farmers to make Nature Restoration a realistic possibility – MEP Maria Walsh
Release Date: Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Irish Government must negotiate for dedicated funds for farmers to make Nature Restoration a realistic possibility – MEP Maria Walsh MEP Walsh will vote against the EPP Group in Parliament today, believing it vital that the text is kept alive to safeguard farming and rural communities across […]
Why I’m Voting YES for the Nature Restoration Law
What is the Nature Restoration Law? The European Commission proposed the Nature Restoration Law, new legislation to restore biodiversity loss across the European Union. It is the first continent-wide, comprehensive law of its kind and feeds into the EU Biodiversity Strategy. This Law calls for binding measures to restore degraded ecosystems, restore and store carbon, […]
New Roscommon Gallery will inspire the next generation of artists from across the region – MEP Maria Walsh
Officially opening Anam Gallery on Saturday, MEP Walsh commended Rita Oates for gifting a space where significant work from Roscommon creators can be appreciated Renowned contemporary Roscommon artist Rita Oates has been lauded for developing a new and exciting gallery space in the county town. Anam Gallery was officially opened by MEP Maria Walsh on […]