Grace O'Sullivan MEP @GraceOSllvn@respublicae.eu

Mazin Qumsiyeh is the founder of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity & Sustainability in University of Bethlehem. He spoke in Waterford tonight, facilitated by my office.

A remarkable story of Palestine was shared, and possibilities for the future were explored.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1661467449093509126

Final reminder to those in or near Waterford today! Mazin Qumsiyeh will be speaking in St. Patrick's Gateway at 7.30pm.

As Waterford twins with Ramallah, this is an excellent opportunity to hear from the ground what is happening in the region.

Tickets free, no reg required.
RT @GraceOSllvn: 🔵⚪️WATERFORD EVENT⚪️🔵

I am delighted to welcome Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh to Waterford next week for a talk "Hope in the Midst of Calamity".

I had the pleasure of meeting with M…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1661384533449515009

@Irishwildlife @greenparty_ie @GreensEFA It seems after the regional elections in the Netherlands, conservative parties are running scared from legislation desperately needed to confront the collapse of biodiversity.

https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2023/05/23/almost-50-of-earths-species-now-in-decline/

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1661274313658359809

Disappointing to see another European Parliament Committee calling to scrap the landmark Nature Restoration Law without engaging on the content, this time in Fisheries by one vote.

We are running out of time to #RestoreNature

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1661272073946144773

Outings were organised and English language classes scheduled - now attended by many other members of community who had been living there for years.

This is the Ireland I know and love and the people of Fermoy should be proud of this strong example they have set.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1660946981286551553

Met with community groups and activists in the North Cork town of Fermoy yesterday.

Particularly inspired by the group Fermoy 4 All - a group of locals who came together to welcome new residents, changing the narrative and being proactive in their integration.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1660946973627764737

Tonight I speak with Jutta about the possibilities of the NRL - this can be a very positive thing for Ireland and rural communities. Abbeyleix has shown this - and its disappointing to see misinformation being spread about it.

Negotiations continue in the coming months in the EP

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1659250614889480219

The NRL is needed to ensure we have a healthy future for humans, and a reverse of biodiversity collapse for plants and animals

It will ensure food security and sustainable, viable farming, and will work alongside other aspects of the EU Green Deal and our climate goals.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1659250612200931338

A fascinating morning spent in @abbeyleixbog , a fantastic example of community-involved rewetting and rewilding.

Showing my @GreensEFA colleague @juttapaulusrlp this site as she negotiates the Nature Restoration Law.

Thanks @pippa_hackett for organising!

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1659250609055203329

Unfortunately there has been some backsliding on LGBTQI+ freedoms in Poland and Hungary and more recently in Italy and the US. This is not a 1 way street - the fight for rights will always continue.

That happens politically in places like the EP, but also personally #IDAHOBIT

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658899963206672387

It's International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia.

Society has really progressed in recent years, and I love seeing initiatives like Rainbow Crosswalks in Waterford and a full LGBTI+ Awareness week in Cork this week.

But we can do more - in Ireland and abroad.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658899954331525132

Direct sailings from Rosslare to the European continent have gone from 6 to 36 since Brexit 🤯

With MEPs @lukeming and @bartolopietro1 at Rosslare Europort today where a new offshore wind hub is being developed as well as a fishing and small craft harbour.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658773780099940353

Fairness for Irish coastal communities is long overdue.

The Commission must address post-Brexit quota loss and a cheque just doesn’t cut it.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2023/0516/1383942-fishing-industry/

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658563495661654034

Whether you are an active supporter of Palestine or this is your first chance to listen - I urge you to come to this event next Wednesday 24th in St. Patrick's Gateway, Waterford at 7.30pm.

All welcome!

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658495192981176320

Palestine Institute for Biodiversity & Sustainability. It's not only Mazin's passion for green issues that interested me though- Mazin's scientific background allows him to succinctly tell the story of occupation in Palestine, and diagnose it accordingly.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658495155207282688

They are working in some very challenging conditions, but doing absolutely invaluable work for the people of Palestine that will be felt for generations to come.

Mazin previously taught and lectured in the United States before returning back to his hometown to set up the

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🔵⚪️WATERFORD EVENT⚪️🔵

I am delighted to welcome Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh to Waterford next week for a talk "Hope in the Midst of Calamity".

I had the pleasure of meeting with Mazin and his wife Jessie at the @palestinemnh in Bethlehem earlier this year.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658495113020973056

RT @DermotKeyes: @europarl_en MEPs, invited by @GraceOSllvn, including @lukeming and @BillyKelleherEU at Waterford Harbour Sailing Club in Dunmore East for a very insightful public meeting about the state of the fishing industry and our coastal communities. Very helpful, welcome engagement. https://t.co/Ra7fZPBRc7

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658432040381939712

Irish fisheries continue to bear the brunt of a disastrous Brexit

And even though things like offshore wind and tourism could present opportunities for coastal towns, we are seeing that port facilities are not fully supported for the challenge

Meeting in Dunmore East today 🔵⚪️

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658412043127365633

A Waterford welcome on the mat yesterday for visiting MEPs with Mayor John O’Leary and TD Marc Ó Cathaisaigh 🔵⚪️

A few days ahead packed with meetings with fishers and coastal communities.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/GraceOSllvn/status/1658365576627068929