ECJ referral backfires as Mercosur deal is fast-tracked – MEP Maria Walsh
MEPs who supported the European Court of Justice (ECJ) referral must take responsibility for their role in the fast-tracking of the Mercosur deal, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. In January, nine Irish MEPs voted to refer the Mercosur trade deal to the ECJ. At the time, MEP Walsh warned that the move would […]
Opportunity for Sinn Féin to correct voting record on anniversary of Ukraine invasion – MEP Maria Walsh
Sinn Féin MEPs have a chance to reverse their shameful voting record on Russia at a key vote in Brussels tomorrow, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has said. An extraordinary plenary session of the European Parliament will take place on 24th February to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. During the […]
European Parliament votes to strengthen Mercosur safeguards for Irish farmers – MEP Maria Walsh
The European Parliament has voted to strengthen safeguards for Irish farmers under the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, MEP Maria Walsh has said. MEP Walsh proposed a number of measures to be included which strengthens protections for Irish farmers, ensuring that any safeguards are activated quickly when market pressures arise. Under the newly adopted rules, the European […]
Irish Government must outright reject Mercosur Trade Agreement – MEP Maria Walsh
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has called on the Irish Government to outright reject the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement ahead of a potential final vote on the deal later this week. MEP Walsh, a full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, has long opposed the Mercosur deal given its potentially catastrophic impact on Irish farmers, […]
Extension of derogation is welcome but preparations needed now for post-2028 – MEP Maria Walsh
The continuation of Ireland’s nitrates derogation is welcome, necessary, and a direct result of hard work by Irish farmers and political negotiators, MEP Maria Walsh has said. MEP Walsh, a full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, has consistently lobbied for the extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation and has engaged with Commissioner Roswall in […]
European Commission must investigate illegal sale of antibiotics in Brazil – Maria Walsh MEP
MEP Maria Walsh has requested the European Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into the reported illegal sale of antibiotics in Brazil and the implications for the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. Maria Walsh MEP, a full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, wrote to EU Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič today to highlight an investigation […]
EU Generational Renewal Strategy lacks bite without binding targets – MEP Maria Walsh
Fine Gael MEP says EU must commit to mandatory funding targets for young farmers Funding targets within the European Commission’s new Generational Renewal Strategy must be made mandatory if young farmers are to have hope for the future, a Fine Gael MEP has said. The strategy, published today by European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen, […]
MEP Maria Walsh makes case for retention of Irish nitrates derogation with Commissioner Roswall
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh today met with the Commissioner responsible for granting Ireland’s nitrates derogation to make the case for its retention on behalf of Irish farmers. MEP Maria Walsh is a full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee and met with Commissioner Jessika Roswall who is responsible for Environment, Water Resilience and […]
Commission must protect Irish fishing sector against proposed 70% mackerel quota cut – MEP Maria Walsh
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has written to the European Commission demanding that Ireland’s fishing quotas are not cut in the wake of a damning scientific report. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), whose scientific advice is used by the EU to set fishing quotas, has recommended a 70% reduction in […]
MEP Maria Walsh organises meeting for Irish seafood sector with EU Fisheries Commissioner
MEP Maria Walsh facilitated a meeting between key members of the Irish fishing sector and the European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis in Brussels this week. Members of the Irish Seafood Alliance, including Fine Gael Senator Manus Boyle, met with Commissioner Kadis and MEP Walsh to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Irish fishing sector. […]