Maria Walsh MEP @MariaWalshEU@respublicae.eu

I’m presenting my Draft Opinion on the Protection of Journalists around the World in the @EPCulture Committee.
🛑 Main points of the Opinion:
- Stopping the spread of disinformation
- Freedom of expression
- Protecting journalists safety and sources
- Media literacy & education

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1597902380884168704

RT @EU_Brain: Do you want to learn more about how #nutrition affects #MentalHealth? You can still register for the @connectsmes webinar, taking place tomorrow!

We look forward to being part of the discussion together w/ @MariaWalshEU,@GAMIAN_Europe, @TriumfHQ,@TulipanTricolor,@BenskinAlice.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1597635794549673984

I spoke to @galwayad Editor Declan Varley in Brussels recently.

Read more about what I'm doing in Brussels for Ireland and the Europe we all need and deserve. ⤵️

https://pulse.ly/0ybanl467k

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1597591680709951489

RT @nealerichmond: Ireland stays at top end of EU education table - http://Independent.ie https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/ireland-stays-at-top-end-of-eu-education-table-42179958.html

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1597507865626873856

RT @SimonHarrisTD: Great day in the West of Ireland -gave green light to 3 major projects in further & higher education:

🟢New building for @ATU_GalwayCity

🟢Major new further education college for Tuam Road site in Galway

🟢Massive redevelopment & expansion of @MayoCollegeFET Castlebar campus

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1597485774374834176

RT @ATU_GalwayCity: #ATUnews ATU welcomes the announcement by Minister Harris of the green light to proceed to the next phase of the Galway City Campus Learner Centre project. The Learner Centre will serve up to 3,000 additional students #capital #investment #students

See: https://www.gmit.ie/news/atu-welcomes-minister-harris-confirmation-of-approval-for-next-phase-of-proposal-development

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1597255912653135872

RT @FGWomen: While much progress has been made, VAW remains a pervasive violation of women's rights, which is not acceptable. @FineGael is striving for adequate protection, provision of services & accountability @HMcEntee is uncompromising in the push for zero tolerance #16DaysOfActivism

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1597196286977249281

📣 Calling all ETBs! 2023 is the European Year of Skills.

🇮🇪 As leaders in Apprenticeships in Ireland, I invite you to take part in a virtual forum next week.

🇪🇺 The European Commission will update the EU learning mobility framework, so this is an opportunity to contribute.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1597169025292808194

RT @deirdreclunemep: I welcome the statement from Commissioner @SKyriakidesEU that, in December, clear proposals will be put forward to address the worsening situation caused by the Medical Devices Regulation.

We cannot allow there to be a shortage or unavailability of vital medical products.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1596098557961969670

Make today and every day count.
Stand up, speak up, put down violence against women. #EndVAWG
RT @EPPGroup: 👉Hold abusers accountable for their actions!

Feminicide can no longer be justified as:

❌ A jealous rage

❌A response to a divorce request

❌A religious matter

⚡️No more excuses!

End violence against women now!

#25Nov #EndVAWG

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1596097108096208898

Violence against women and girls constitute a serious human rights abuse, and a major obstacle to the achievement of gender equality.
We stand up for women and call out violence. Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #endVAWG @EPPGroup

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1596089271286480898

I get fuel vouchers for Christmas and they’re well received! 😅🚗
Answering @GregHughes2 questions this morning on @highlandradio - thanks for having me folks!

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1596081120155672577

Recently I spoke in @europarl_en about the need to support the gaming industry and Ireland is leading the way in Europe in this sector. It’s a creative industry & also tech. Speaking to @GregHughes2 on @highlandradio

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1596079116318822401

A fake website purporting to be me was deemed free speech by Google & Facebook. We need to develop critical thinkers to be able to decipher real from fake. Speaking to @GregHughes2 on @highlandradio

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1596078432735342593

Self-diagnosis on social media (TikTok) growing in prominence among young people and this signals gaps in face-to-face/Tele-health supports for our youth. Speaking to @GregHughes2 on @highlandradio now.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1596077897281855490

The sophistication of the Internet needs to be unpacked, algorithms and the spread of information created and published by young people. Digital conversations & having the language to support children important. Speaking to @GregHughes2 on @highlandradio

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1596077494830268416

Today I was attacked on social media.
So I decided to make this video.
Hoping it would help one other person.

#cyberbullying #mentalhealthmatters

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1595886041281748993

A Year of Youth, wins, and learnings, wise words and wishes.

My ask to the European Commission.

🔴 Annual youth conferences
🔴 Input from young people into policy
🔴 EU Youth Test to mainstream EU policies

More listening. More action.

#EPP4Youth

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/MariaWalshEU/status/1595743146805190656