RE 🇪🇺 ELECTED Thank you to the constituents of Midlands North West.

Visiting Virginia Men’s Shed in Co. Cavan, I saw first-hand how community comes together for the benefit of all. Thank you so much to Barney O’Rourke and his colleagues for inviting me, sharing your stories with me, and showing me your craftsmanship.

The resolution falls short of the leadership Irish people are demanding from the European Parliament, and it falls short of accurately reflecting the brutal humanitarian situation on the ground in Gaza. Speaking to @thejournal_ie https://t.co/f6WGJpQW8K

We voted on a resolution on Gaza today. I’m disappointed. I hope to see another resolution come before the Parliament soon which goes further in its language and sentiment.

Why should Irish pig meat producers have to bear the brunt of political trade disputes with a market as crucial as China? ▶️ Watch my speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

My reaction to the State of the Union address by the European Commission President. I waited, to hear what she would say, and plan to do, to support Gaza. It’s welcome but long overdue.

The far-right group @PatriotsEU were playing politics today in the European Parliament, with a number of Irish MEPs aiding them. Politicians who sided with these populists on this vote are not serving the best interests of Irish farmers. Read my statement.

Speaking to @thejournal_ie #soteu2025 https://t.co/Owb7wXlCxy

Watch the State of the Union speech live. The State of the Union (SOTEU) address is an annual speech by the President of the European Commission to the European Parliament, setting her priorities for the Union for the year ahead. ▶️ https://t.co/HyWNuzciPn #SOTEU #SOTEU2025

A great initiative by Healthy Longford and partners @GovIE @pobal @longfordcoco Do share with your network.

It was a valuable exchange, and I look forward to continuing this work with the group throughout my mandate. I was also honoured to receive a EuroCOP pin from Nigel Dennis, General Secretary, in recognition of my support for the organisation over the past two mandates. 3/3

We discussed the working conditions of An Garda Síochána, how these compare with other police forces across Europe, and the growing issue of violence against police officers. 2/3

Protecting the Protectors My meeting with @Euro_COP Irish representatives from the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors @AGSI_Ireland and the Garda Representative Association @gardarep last week highlighted key challenges for serving officers. 1/3

I'm attending the @FineGael Think-In in Mullingar today and tomorrow, before travelling to Strasbourg. Here's a preview of my week ahead.

I was delighted to facilitate this meeting between key members of the Irish fishing sector and the European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis in Brussels. https://t.co/PJd2poRgov

Thank you Ronan Clogher and Kevin Bolger for articulating @AGSI_Ireland position and @gardarep members Ronan Slevin and Tara McManus for meeting and providing valuable insights. Appreciate the organisation of this delegation by @Euro_COP as an EU-wide organisation.

Protecting Ireland’s fishing sector is one of my top priorities. I was delighted to facilitate a meeting between industry leaders and the Fisheries Commissioner @CostasKadis. Critical we restore and grow the Irish fishing industry. https://t.co/W4jPiz4gDE

Productive meeting with the Seafood Ireland Alliance and @MariaWalshEU on the challenges and opportunities for the Irish seafood sector. Such exchanges are a valuable input to our reflections on the 2040 Vision for fisheries and aquaculture and the future of CFP. I also

The Global Sumud Flotilla has set sail, again trying to deliver aid to Gaza. Israel must not intercept these vessels. Safety of all, including Irish crew, must be guaranteed. Israel must end the humanitarian aid blockade killing innocent people. https://t.co/uJEmdaStGV

The value of the Irish seafood sector is €1.24bn in terms of GDP (2024) an increase of 4% on 2023. Today’s meeting with EU Fisheries Commissioner @CostasKadis was important, to hear firsthand from Seafood Ireland Alliance. @IFPOIreland @KFO_EU

Back in Brussels today and both the AGRI & FEMM Committees were in session. I voted in FEMM on the General Budget of the EU for the financial year 2026.