Frances Fitzgerald MEP @FitzgeraldFrncs@respublicae.eu

RT @Alastair_Blair: It was a pleasure to participate in what is a vital discussion… you learn something new in every discussion …thank you to @EPPGroup and @FitzgeraldFrncs for the opportunity to talk something we @Accenture_Irl are passionate about ..#genderequality #inclusivity

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1575172675311325184

RT @vozemberg: On the sidelines of the @EPPGroup Study Days with the President @ManfredWeber, the Vice-President @FitzgeraldFrncs, the Deputy Minister @mariasyrengela, and my colleagues @kympouropoulos, @MariaWalshEU, @MHohlmeier & @iwiseler.
#VozembergMEP

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🇮🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦| A European leader @NadiaDobryanska ⤵️

@eurireland @EPinIreland
RT @EU_Commission: This is the story of 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮.

After the war broke out, she moved from Kyiv to Cork.
An Irish family offered to host her and her family.

She is now documenting human rights violations and war crimes by the Russian military.

This is Europe’s spirit.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1575113363977252865

🇪🇺|Hosting a panel on Economic Empowerment in the EU at our @EPPGroup Study Days in Crete.

The easiest & best structural reform we can make within our economies is Gender Equality❗️

Thank you to our speakers @Alastair_Blair, @s_vasut & @mariasyrengela for their contributions👏🏻

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1575078667478106115

RT @EPPGroup: 🇪🇺There is unexploited potential for economic growth and innovation that can make the EU stronger.

We are discussing economic empowerment with @FitzgeraldFrncs, @Alastair_Blair, @s_vasut & @mariasyrengela.

❗️Time to beat the gender gap and use women's talent to grow.

#EPP4EU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1575055555902570504

RT @mgracacarvalho: In the EPP Study Days Opening Ceremony with my colleagues and friends @MariaSpyraki @FitzgeraldFrncs @AnnaAsimakopoul @vozemberg

@psdparleuropeu
@ppdpsd
@EPPGroup
#EPP4EU

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1575043609917034498

RT @SeeryKearney: *9% VAT Rate on Period Products REMOVED*. Great news: the current vat rate of 9% on period products will have a zero vat rate applied under #Budget2023 Delighted to see this as I have been campaigning strongly for it as has my colleague @FitzgeraldFrncs @FineGael @FGWomen

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574770346082828289

I welcome the announcement of state-funding for IVF in Ireland. This is something I have long called for. Ireland currently ranks 40 out of 43 states in fertility treatment policies. Countries across Europe fund IVF treatment, it is time for Ireland to do the same #Budget2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574753692175241219

#Budget2023 supporting care
👉🏻 Increase in Carers Support Grants
👉🏻 Increase in child benefit
👉🏻 Increase in pensions
👉🏻 Increase in disability allowance
👉🏻 Reduced 3rd level fees
👉🏻 Increase in fuel allowance
👉🏻 Increase in SNAs and SETs
And a budget surplus for future stability

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574751013587730432

RT @FineGael: #Budget2023 puts money back in people's pockets with an income tax package of over €1.1 billion.

It includes:

✅Increasing the standard Rate Cut-Off Point by €3,200 to €40,000
✅Increasing the main tax credits by €75
✅Increasing the Home Carer Tax Credit by €100

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574746961848463360

Minister @Paschald restates Ireland’s commitment to the two-pillar OECD agreement. He also strongly endorses the important role that Ireland’s tax offering plays in our economic model, along with other strong elements. Ireland will continue to support tax competition #Budget2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574743317841166336

“SMEs are the backbone of our economy” says @Paschald. I totally agree. A new energy support scheme is announced to help support small businesses with energy costs up to €10,000 per month. @FineGael and the Government shows that we will continue to support our SMEs #Budget2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574740916690108416

A new vacant home levy announced by @Paschald to increase the number of homes to buy or to rent in the market #Budget2023 #housing

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574737871818440705

Minister @Paschald announces vital tax reductions for working people by increasing the standard rate cut-off point to €40,000 as well as increasing the second USC band and tax credits. Crucial to put people’s own hard-earned money back in their pockets. #Budget2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574736723069718530

RT @LeoVaradkar: In @FineGael, we understand that the cost of living is rising. It's making it more expensive to do the weekly shop, to fill your car, or to pay your utility bills.

So #Budget2023 is a Cost of Living Budget designed to help you and your family.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574689368434159617

RT @EPPGroup: 🎗️Every 15 minutes in Europe, a family receives the devastating news that their child has cancer.

We support #GoldSeptember to raise awareness of their needs and drive change at EU level.
👉Funding research
👉Supporting more clinical trials
👉Ending inequalities
#EUCanBeatCancer

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574669959392796679

Recommendations:
➡️extend breast cancer screening to include women between 45-74 years (compared to current age bracket of 50-69)
➡️HPV testing should take place for women aged 30-65, every 5 years or more, to detect cervical cancer, taking account of HPV vaccination status
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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574418832160133120

🇪🇺| This new EU approach, will help support Member States ensuring that 90% of the EU population who qualify for breast, cervical & colorectal cancer screenings are offered such screening by 2025.

The proposal is a flagship initiative of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan.

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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574418825889697795

⚕️| According to estimates 1 in 2 EU citizens will develop cancer during their lifetime.

@EU_Commission has published its NEW proposal on recommendations for Cancer Screening

Early detection = Better outcomes #EUCancerPlan

Let's take a look ⤵️

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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1574418819413688320

Fantastic morning visiting @IpsenGroup with Tánaiste @LeoVaradkar to mark Ipsen's continued investment in Dublin for over 30 years.

Great to meet with some of the over 170 staff and their CEO, David Loew.

Important to retain and promote innovation in Europe & Ireland 🇮🇪🇪🇺

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/FitzgeraldFrncs/status/1573326400287035392