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 […]
Gender based abuse and harassment is an increasing barrier to women’s political participation – MEP Maria Walsh
Speaking at this afternoon’s ‘Different Perspectives’ event organized by Ibec, MEP Walsh said gender quotas should be extended to local elections It is crucial that women are placed as candidates in winnable seats, and with adequate time and resources to plan and run successful election campaigns. That was the message delivered by MEP Maria Walsh […]
Ireland’s SMEs can lead the climate revolution by embracing greener economy – MEP Maria Walsh
The European Green Deal, according to Walsh, will enable businesses to transform themselves for a low carbon and sustainable future Ireland’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have the opportunity to embrace a greener economy and be at the forefront of the climate revolution. That was the message delivered by Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh, when she […]
Addressing suicidal ideation among farming community is just as important as physical farm safety – MEP Walsh
Ireland and Europe must introduce a mental health strategy for the farming community to address the silent pandemic, with almost a quarter of Irish farmers at risk of suicide IRELAND: Ireland must introduce a specific mental health strategy to address the silent pandemic that is casting a shadow across the farming community in rural Ireland. […]
Care sector must be at the centre of a sustainable future economy – MEP Maria Walsh
Speaking at the Beyond Growth 2023 Conference, MEP Walsh called for a social conversation on the future of the care sector, with investment needed to guarantee fair employment and working opportunities IRELAND: The care sector must be at the centre of a sustainable future economy, both here in Ireland and indeed all across the European […]
MEP Walsh promises to deliver as North & Western Regional Assembly seek meeting with Leo Varadkar
Discussing challenges and opportunities with regional representatives, Walsh pledged to ensure that both the Taoiseach and the European Commision Vice President would meet with the group and listen to their concerns A meeting between the Taoiseach and the North & Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks, following a […]
Ireland must embrace the opportunities of multi-billion dollar global gaming industry – MEP Maria Walsh
MEP Walsh met with Minister Simon Coveney and called for the creation of Gaming and an Esports Strategy for Ireland. MEP Maria Walsh has called on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney, to take full advantage of the social, cultural and economic opportunities that gaming and the esports industry present. As the […]
European Committee backs proposals from MEP Walsh on protection of journalists outside the EU
MEP Maria Walsh authored report for Culture and Education Committee outlining five key priorities for media protection, freedom and pluralism Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh has, this morning, received unanimous support from the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) for her proposals around the protection of journalists outside the EU, and freedom of expression […]
MEP Walsh’s legislation in Brussels is putting money back in Irish women’s pockets
This afternoon’s vote brings 27 EU countries a step closer to ending the gender pay gap for once and for all The European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) has, this afternoon, voted to approve the long-awaited European Union-wide Pay Transparency Directive. Today’s vote […]