MEP Maria Walsh launches Plan for Periods to end menstrual poverty
1 in 4 Irish women have experienced period poverty in their lifetime An EU-wide menstrual health strategy is needed to end period poverty, MEP Maria Walsh has said as she published her Plan for Periods proposal in Brussels. Menstrual poverty affects an estimated 10% of the menstruating population in the EU, while 24% of Irish […]
EU must prepare trade plan for US shocks to farming sector – MEP Walsh
The European Commission must develop a crisis preparedness plan to protect the agriculture sector from ongoing US trade shocks, MEP Maria Walsh has said. MEP Walsh is a full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, and called on the European Commission to prepare a contingency plan for the EU agricultural sector as part of […]
Ireland should lead UN call for Gaza peacekeeping mission – MEP Walsh
The Irish Government should consider proposing a resolution at the next UN General Assembly to authorise a peacekeeping mission in Gaza, according to MEP Maria Walsh. MEP Walsh is calling on the Government to take additional action on the international stage as the crisis in Gaza continues to deepen, where a UN peacekeeping force is […]
EU-UK deal to ease Brexit burden for Irish farmers – MEP Walsh
The new EU-UK deal should ease Brexit tensions between Irish farmers and their largest trading partner, according to MEP Maria Walsh. MEP Walsh is a full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, and is the Committee’s lead legislator for EU-UK relations. In this role, MEP Walsh steers discussions and policy on issues affecting relations […]
New CAP simplification proposals could unlock EU animal disease funding – MEP Walsh
New CAP simplification proposals could unlock EU funding to tackle animal disease, will reduce on-farm inspections and aid Irish farmers and authorities with GAEC 2 requirements, according to MEP Maria Walsh. The European Commission published a range of CAP simplification measures today Wednesday 14th May, including support for small and organic farmers as well as […]
MEP Maria Walsh pushes for animal disease support for Irish farmers with Commissioner Várhelyi
In a meeting with European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, MEP Maria Walsh called for increased support for Irish farmers dealing with the plague of animal disease. MEP Maria Walsh met with Várhelyi, the Hungarian Commissioner responsible for health and animal welfare, in Strasbourg this week to discuss the concerns of Irish farmers, including animal disease and […]
MEP Maria Walsh welcomes changemakers from Gaisce and AsIAm to the European Parliament
MEP Maria Walsh hosted changemakers from Gaisce and AsIAm in the European Parliament this week, bringing young people from across Midlands-North West to the heart of Europe. Gaisce – The President’s Award is Ireland’s national youth award and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. During their visit, the Gaisce group had the opportunity to […]
CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security – MEP Maria Walsh
MEP Walsh tables over 30 proposals to strengthen CAP certainty and income stability for Irish farmers The next Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) budget must be increased and adjusted to inflation, and further simplified, according to MEP Maria Walsh. As a full member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, MEP Walsh has submitted over 30 amendments […]
EU Gender Equality Committee passes MEP Maria Walsh’s proposal for funding to combat online gender-based violence
The European Parliament’s Gender Equality Committee has passed a proposal from MEP Maria Walsh calling for increased funding to address the growing threat of gender-based violence online. The vote came as part of the Committee’s work on shaping priorities for the European Union’s next Multiannual Financial Framework – its long-term budget – which will take […]
Irish agriculture sector could face Brexit-level crisis as US tariffs hit – MEP Maria Walsh
The Irish agriculture sector faces new and complex trading conditions given diverging US tariffs on either side of the Irish border, MEP Maria Walsh has said. MEP Maria Walsh is calling on the European Commission to explore the use of EU funds to protect the agriculture and food and drinks sectors from the worst of […]