"Fianna Fáil is working hard to make healthcare affordable. We now have: 🟢Free contraception. 🟢State funded IVF. 🟢Lower charges for medicines. 🟢Hospital charges abolished. 🟢Free GP care for half a million people. We're going to keep going with this work." Stephen Donnelly

Delighted to outline our plan to support pharmacists to prescribe directly to patients for various common conditions. Pharmacists are highly trained and highly trusted professionals. They need to be supported to work to their full potential. We are doing that.

🔴Conflict, climate change, hunger, displacement… Humanitarian needs have never been greater. NGOs and their partners are on the ground, equipped with the expertise and dedication to provide life-saving support. Member States must #ActForHumanity and ensure their protection!

How much more do those in power need to see before they act? It's time they #ActForHumanity! International humanitarian law is being violated, and civilians and aid workers are paying the price. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, Muzoon Al-Mellehan added her voice. Add yours and share.

2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarians. Honouring them on #WorldHumanitarianDay is not enough. In Gaza, in Sudan & many other places, aid workers are attacked, killed, injured & abducted. We demand an end to impunity so that perpetrators face justice.

Today is World Humanitarian Day. Parliament oversees the implementation of the EU's humanitarian aid policy and has regularly insisted on closing the widening gap between global humanitarian needs and available funding. Read more: europa.eu/!fgYqFd

2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we remember all humanitarians that lost their lives while helping others. We urgently call on all parties to conflict to adhere to international humanitarian law. #ActForHumanity

Great atmosphere in Kilboggot Park for #IndiaFest. Well done to the organisers, volunteers, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cabinteely FC and everyone involved

I was delighted join An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Jim O’Leary, Barry Andrews MEP, Cormac Devlin TD and other public representatives at yesterday’s #IndiaFest in Kilbogget Park…a fantastic atmosphere at a vibrant and joyous event! 🇮🇪🇮🇳

Meet the chairs of the 🇪🇺 Parliament's committees, including 🇮🇪 Barry Andrews MEP. There are 20 standing committees and four subcommittees. Full list↓

Today, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD launched our new EU jobs webpage on Ireland.ie/eujobs 🇪🇺 Find all the information you need about diverse and rewarding careers with the EU institutions and agencies. Shape Europe’s future and start your journey with the EU by watching the video!

Big news! We have just launched our Euroscola 2024 competition for secondary school students. Get working on your ideas of what the EU could do to tackle digital addiction. Deadline for entries: 18 October 2024. More details → europa.eu/!pjVvc4 #Euroscola

A very useful meeting in Brussels today with Kaja Kallas - High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Among the items we discussed were the Global Gateway and challenges for the future of development.

First meeting as DEVE Committee Press Chair today - looking forward to focusing on the development agenda in European Parliament in months & years ahead. Thank you to Commissioners Jutta Urpilainen & Janez Lenarčič for attending today’s meeting engaging w/ MEPs on the European Commission work

Today was my first encounter with the new DEVE Committee Press. Many thanks for the fruitful exchange of views and best of luck in your important work as part of #TeamEurope! My remarks on the current – new – paradigm of 🇪🇺 development policy 👉bit.ly/3APZuzH

Yesterday I met with VOICE Director Maria Groenewald in Brussels. VOICE EU is the largest European humanitarian network representing 90 NGOs. At our meeting we discussed their priorities for the coming mandate and how I can assist in my role as chair of DEVE Committee Press.

Honoured to speak at the #FreeNarges coalition launch today at the Nobel Peace Centre

Delighted to be taking part in this event on the 14th Sept. in Herbert Park. Terry Fox was a remarkable and inspirational person and it is terrific to see his legacy live on and supporting Irish Cancer Society Details on how you can register to walk/run at this event are below 👇