Frances Fitzgerald MEP @FitzgeraldFrncs@respublicae.eu

RT @EPPGroup: We need a long-term plan on how to support Ukraine so that it can quickly get back on its feet.

No matter how many bombs Putin drops, Ukraine will rise again with EU assistance.

#SOTEU

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RT @DarganPierce: An unforgettable couple days @EPPGroup Youth Week @europarl_en in Brussels.

A huge thank you to @FitzgeraldFrncs for inviting me & my outstanding @YFG Irish delegation colleagues. It was a privilege to be part of such a great group of Irish youth delegates! 🇮🇪🇪🇺

#EPP4Youth

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Day 2 of the #FGTI22 in Kilkenny.

@FineGael is the party of Europe in Ireland and this is reflected across all levels of our party 🇪🇺🇮🇪🇪🇺

Sharing and debating policy ideas with members of the Oireachtas, European Parliament and Local Councils.

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Your @FineGael female Ministers, TDs, Senators & MEPs.

Great to join colleagues in Kilkenny for our party Think-In today-lots to discuss! 🇪🇺🇮🇪

#FGTI22

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RT @vonderleyen: It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

She was the world’s longest serving Head of State and one of the most respected personalities worldwide.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the British people.

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My deepest sympathies to the Royal family on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

A constant leader in the world for 70 years.

Fond memories of a warm and dignified woman during her visit to Ireland in 2011.

RIP 🕊

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It was my pleasure James 🤝

Great to share your experience of testing accessibility in @europarl_en & public transport with MEPs 🚝✈️🚌

Always more action needed when it comes to accessibility services and looking forward to making your suggestions a reality 🇪🇺🇮🇪🇪🇺
RT @James22034777: And home I go! This afternoon was an adventure! Let’s just say Brussels city wasn’t as accessible as Parliament. Thank you so much @FitzgeraldFrnc…

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RT @James22034777: I asked the Parliament to provide @ChangingPlacesI for people with disabilities. I explained how important accessible bathrooms are and why a changing place gives dignity to people @EPPGroup

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📢| Great to hear @lucynolan07 speak so passionately about European politics!🇪🇺

Politics is a place for everyone - particularly young women! 💪🏻

#EPP4Youth @EPPGroup @yfg @YFG_Women
RT @EPPGroup: Politics is not only for 60-year-old people.

And participants at our EPP Group Youth Week know this very well.

"Young people need to get involved in politics because it's important. It's your life", says Lucy Nolan, one of the par…

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Worthwhile discussion with Business, NGOs, Social Partners & Youth ahead of nexts week #SOTEU

The EU will take further bold action on:
📈Inflation
💡Energy costs
🇺🇦The war in Ukraine
🌿Climate Action

Thank you to @emireland, @EPinIreland & @EU_Commission for facilitating 🤝

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RT @LeoVaradkar: Today is the 89th anniversary of the foundation of @FineGael. Among other things, we made Ireland a Republic, joined the @UN, and established @IDAIRELAND opening us up to trade, investment and economic prosperity

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Productive exchange of views between MLAs from the NI Assembly & MEPs in @europarl_en this morning.

Thank you to our guest speaker, former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern-always provides unique insights when it comes to Northern Ireland.

Well done for organising @BarryAndrewsMEP

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RT @James22034777: Day one in Brussels with @FitzgeraldFrncs ! Such a good day. I met @MariaWalshEU @deirdreclunemep and representatives of European Disability forum where we talked about access in transport.I gave my ideas! They loved them 🦼🤩 Now for dinner 🤣

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RT @James22034777: My first day at European Parliament! Thank you so so much ⁦@FitzgeraldFrncs⁩. Here are a few 📸 of my day. Thank you for listening to my experiences And ideas. ✈️🦼🚌🤩

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RT @HCC_Irl: The European Care Strategy is great initiative that's welcomed by HCCI.

In our Pre-Budget Submission, we urged the Government to take a leading role in supporting the Strategy.

Cooperation between EU and member states can help deliver a high quality home care sector.

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RT @EPPGroup: ♀️♂️ Europe, it's time to balance!
Caring is not just a woman's responsibility, yet 90% of carers are women.

This reduces their employment opportunities, impacts on the pension pay gap and on our economies.

📺@FitzgeraldFrncs on how the new #EUCareStrategy can improve things.

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🇪🇺| On the day the EU launched its Care Strategy it was a pleasure to welcome @James22034777 to Brussels!

Thank you for testing out the accessibility of @europarl_en & suggesting improvements🦼

A young inspirational leader from Dublin with European ideas 🗣

Day 2 to follow!

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🤝| This is a momentous day for Carers and Care receivers.

This much needed EU strategy will compliment action at national.

Well done to all involved, particularly Care organisations in 🇮🇪 & across 🇪🇺, President @vonderleyen, relevant Commissioners & @EPPGroup

(5/5)

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On Long-Term Care the EU will:

✅Provide a balance mix of services
✅Providing adequate social protection & affordable to those who need it
✅Quality framework
✅Tackle skill & labour shortages
✅Support informal Carers

Read in full here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/home/en

(4/5)

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So how will the EU address this? Childhood Education & Care:

To ensure by 2050
✅ 50% >3 & 96% of children from 3-5 participate in early childhood education & care

Prioritising:
✅Children from disadvantaged backgrounds & those with disabilities/additional needs

(3/5)

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