Colm Markey MEP
@ColmMarkey
MEP for Midlands North West 🇮🇪 @FineGael @EPPGroup | Member @EP_Agriculture | Former Chairperson @LouthCoCo |
Dairy Farmer and Dad
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http://colmmarkey.com/ 04-12-2010 16:45:01
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It was a pleasure to speak to Kellanova
employees in Dublin yesterday about the importance of voting in the #EUElections
Always good to catch up with Phil Hogan and Regina Doherty too
Kellogg's UK & IRE
Writing in eolas Magazine this month about the importance of our ports in the energy transition. ⬇️
Colm Markey MEP: Ports key to offshore wind ambition
eolasmagazine.ie/colm-markey-me…
Good to speak to Galway Bay fm News about the inclusion of Brian Sheridan on the Trans-European Transport Network.
It's something I pushed for during my time in European Parliament and delighted it came to fruition.
A boost for the city and the West coast!
Good news for Galway!
The Port of Galway now has TEN-T status, meaning it qualifies for funding under the Connecting Europe Facility. ⬇️
Galway Bay fm News Connaught Telegraph Connacht/CityTribune
The European Parliament has backed the first ever EU rules on combatting violence against women.
Thanks to my colleague Frances Fitzgerald MEP for working tirelessly over the last number of years to get this passed today. 👏
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Throughout our series of conferences with #EuropeanFarmers , the EPP Group has consistently stood behind farmers, rural areas and agricultural innovation.
And we will continue to do so.
MEP Colm Markey MEP highlights farmers' crucial role as land custodians.
Don't miss the live discussions at our conference with #EuropeanFarmers , where we address agricultural challenges and advocate for policies that support our farmers.
LIVE: epp.group/0iehav2a
Agriculture is the foundation of the rural economy yet faces a looming crisis. For every farmer under 40, there are three farmers over 65. We must prioritise research, innovation, and access to land and finance for our young farmers. Colm Markey MEP European Committee of the Regions #EUelections2024
MEP Colm Markey (Colm Markey MEP) speaking during the debate on EU Elections from a rural perspective urges Europe to invest in rural economies.
MEP Markey stresses that we need to ensure that those living in rural areas are offered the same level of opportunities as urban areas.
Fantastic discussion with MS Ireland in the European Parliament today, focusing on enhancing MS awareness and advocating for better policies and support for those impacted by MS throughout Europe.
While left-leaning Groups in the European Parliament offer vague commitments, our dedication is clear –
We aim to eliminate 33% of the current bureaucratic burden on SMEs.
Read all our #EuropeProtects proposals: epp.group/protects
Delighted to confirm that An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD will be the keynote speaker at the #EPP4Farmers event this Friday in Carlow.
Register here: epp4farmers.eu/carlow-ireland…