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Midnight EU Agreement reached over new fisheries rules

May 31, 2023

Fishermen call on MEPs: improved ports, better marine planning and fair quota

May 18, 2023

Cork Remembers Murdered Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

May 17, 2023

Statement on Fast Fashion Giant Shein Expanding Presence in Ireland

May 12, 2023

BLOG: Biodiversity Key Focus this Spring

May 10, 2023

MEP calls for mass twinning campaign between Irish and Palestinian towns

May 3, 2023

MEP Grace O’Sullivan to host Eurovision Watch Party in Cork Constituency Office

May 2, 2023

Petition Launched Against EU Overfishing Reforms

April 26, 2023

A Note on this Earth Day

April 22, 2023

The Shona Project: Waterford organisation for young women and girls nominated for top EU prize

April 14, 2023

Grace standing on beach with a crab in hand.

Ecologist Grace O’Sullivan Welcomes Citizens Assembly Report on Biodiversity Loss

April 5, 2023

MEP Grace O'Sullivan standing with TV Presenter Tommy Bowe at the European Parliament in Brussels

Ireland and Europe celebrate 25 years of Good Friday Agreement

March 30, 2023

EU proposes a ‘Right to Repair’

March 22, 2023

Irish MEPs lead EU campaign to drive down energy bills

March 14, 2023

BLOG: Opening a new ‘Green Hub’ in Cork

March 10, 2023

MEP O’Sullivan calls for Women to Put their “Hands Up” in Upcoming Elections

March 6, 2023

MEP calls for mass twinning campaign between Irish and Palestinian towns

March 4, 2023

South East Technological University builds ties with Europe

March 1, 2023

MEP Grace O’Sullivan Travels on Official European Parliament Delegation to Palestine

February 19, 2023

European Parliament agrees to end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035

February 14, 2023

MEP Grace O’Sullivan Opens Constituency Office in Cork City

February 9, 2023

BLOG: Our Values on Trial

February 8, 2023

European Parliament President Prioritises Media Freedom in visit to Ireland

February 2, 2023

Former Greenpeace activist and Ireland South MEP lauds designation of Ireland’s first ocean ‘Hope Spot’

February 1, 2023

MEP calls on Greek authorities to drop the charges against Irish humanitarian Seán Binder

January 9, 2023

EU-wide Disability Card to be introduced next year

December 15, 2022

MEPs rally In support of Irish Search and Rescue Worker facing trial

December 13, 2022

BLOG: Humanity goes back on trial in Greece in January. Ireland must stand on the right side of history.

December 10, 2022

Grace O’Sullivan MEP makes a big splash in Clare

December 7, 2022

MEP joins fundraising campaign for Kerryman Sean Binder

December 7, 2022

European Parliament votes in favour of designating Russia as a ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’

November 23, 2022

Grace standing on beach with a crab in hand.

COP27: Ireland should be masters of the sea at COP27

November 9, 2022

MEP Grace O'Sullivan with Limerick Councillor Seán Hartigan on the River Shannon

BLOG: Water water everywhere, and none of it safe to drink.

November 7, 2022

New EU Air Quality Rules Not Good Enough, Green MEPs say

October 27, 2022

Grace O'Sullivan swims in a sea surrounded by seaweed.

Raw Sewage in Irish Waters a Concern for All Says MEP O’Sullivan

October 22, 2022

MEP Grace O'Sullivan stands next to a river

No More Surprises: Cork Needs to Mitigate as well as Adapt to Climate Change

October 17, 2022

MEP Grace O'Sullivan on a boat in the River Shannon

Increase in Pollution of Irish Rivers and Lakes a Disaster for Biodiversity & Human Health – MEP Grace O’Sullivan

October 14, 2022

A crowd of people walking through the National Ploughing Championships

BLOG: Rural Ireland Takes the Lead on Climate Action

October 7, 2022

MEPs Ciarán Cuffe and Grace O'Sullivan give a "thumbs up" after the vote on Ocean Governance was passed in the European Parliament.

European Parliament backs Irish MEP’s call to increase ocean protection in face of ecosystem collapse

October 6, 2022

MEP Grace O’Sullivan with Clare Leader Forum members Trish McNamara and Padraic Hayes in the European Parliament

MEP Grace O’Sullivan Welcomes Members of Clare Leader Forum to European Parliament in Brussels

October 1, 2022

Irish Green MEPs Ciarán Cuffe and Grace O'Sullivan in the European Parliament holding an array of charging cables.

EU Common Charger a Win for Consumers and the Environment Says Ireland South MEP Grace O’Sullivan

September 30, 2022

MEP Grace O'Sullivan sitting with members of Delgany Community Council

“Brexit, a pandemic and a war later, Irish engagement with Europe is more important than ever” – MEP Grace O’Sullivan Visits Wicklow

September 26, 2022

Green graphic calling for free contraception

MEP Grace O’Sullivan Welcomes Launch of Free Contraception for Women Ages 17 – 25

September 16, 2022

Grace O'Sullivan sitting at her desk at the ENVI Committee.

State of the European Union speech a landmark moment for EU unity on facing down conflict and climate change – MEP O’Sullivan

September 12, 2022

Grace with friends and former colleagues of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

MEP puts forward murdered Palestinian journalist for EU’s highest award

September 5, 2022

MEP Grace O'Sullivan with Irish Ambassador to the UN Geraldine Byrne Nason in New Yorl

Ireland sees massive biodiversity loss linked to Climate Change – MEP Grace O’Sullivan warns of need for urgent action to tackle biodiversity loss at UN Summit in New York

July 14, 2022

Grace standing beside a banner outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Anger as European Parliament Votes in Favour of Greenwashing Gas, Green MEPs say

July 6, 2022

Grace with friends and former colleagues of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Irish MEP hosts Family and Colleagues of Palestinian Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in European Parliament, calls for EU-backed investigation into killing

July 4, 2022

We Cannot Forget the Sustainable Development Goals

June 24, 2022

An Israeli flag flies in front of a fossil fuel plant.

MEP Grace O’Sullivan Calls Out New EU-Israel Gas Deal

June 22, 2022

Grace standing on beach with a crab in hand.

EU’s Nature Restoration Law could be a ‘gamechanger’ for environmental protection in Ireland, but requires strong follow through – MEP for Ireland South

June 22, 2022

Grace O'Sullivan sitting at her desk at the ENVI Committee.

Ireland South MEP Grace O Sullivan Welcomes Crucial Vote to Reject Inclusion of Nuclear & Gas in European Taxonomy Proposal, Shares Disappointment at Votes of Irish Colleagues

June 14, 2022

Grace with Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland

MEP Grace O’Sullivan welcomes long-awaited release of EU funds for Palestine

June 13, 2022

Grace delivering a workshop on seaweed in a local school.

MEP Grace O’Sullivan Visits Wexford Town

June 8, 2022

TAP Air Plane with passengers boarding, however without MEP Grace O'Sullivan as the trip to Palestine was cancelled while she was at the boarding gate.

Why I Didn’t Travel to Palestine

June 1, 2022

Grace O'Sullivan standing in her living room

The Story of my Retrofit

February 24, 2022

MEP Grace O’Sullivan welcomes High Court ruling on EU’s failure to end overfishing

February 10, 2022

Done Deal: The 8th Environment Action Programme

December 3, 2021

The Right to a Healthy Environment

October 21, 2021

Autumn 2021 – Some Personal Thoughts

September 23, 2021

Efforts Must be Broadened to Get Afghan Refugees Aboard Evacuation Flights: Green MEP Grace O’Sullivan

August 27, 2021

The Personal Tragedy of Afghanistan Cannot be Underestimated

August 27, 2021

Newsletter Summer 2021. Updates on my work in the European Parliament

July 16, 2021

What is the 8th Environment Action Programme?

July 2, 2021

Pride Month

June 24, 2021

A mural of Jerusalem visible through a crack in the "Peace" Wall.

Ireland Stands up for Palestine

May 28, 2021

Green MEPs Cuffe, O’Sullivan Welcome Re-opening of Inter-County Travel and Increased Capacity on Public Transport.

May 10, 2021

A Climate Bill & A Climate Law

April 27, 2021

No Surprise in Commission Ruling Finding Irish Regulation Inadequate: MEP Grace O’Sullivan.

April 19, 2021

Syria: 10 Years On

March 26, 2021

Solar panels

Towards Renewables: The Energy Transition Ahead

February 26, 2021

Disappointing Marine Fund Excludes Irish Islands: Green MEP Grace O’Sullivan

February 22, 2021

Countdown on as Draft Environment Programme to 2030 Unveiled: MEP Grace O’Sullivan.

February 17, 2021

Ecological and Digital Transition Vital in Recovery and Resilience Fund Rollout: Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan

February 12, 2021

‘Some Good News’ in Journey to Rid World of Nuclear: Green MEP

February 1, 2021

Green Party welcomes publication of Marine Protected Areas report as important step towards protecting Ireland’s waters

January 27, 2021

Improved Transport Networks for People and Goods an International Issue in Global Climate Change Fight

January 22, 2021

Green European Delegation Welcomes Inauguration of President Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris

January 20, 2021

Looking Ahead to 2021

January 14, 2021

Looking Ahead at 2021 Following a Roller-Coaster 12 Months

January 14, 2021

Fallout from Brexit will have a Severe Impact on our Fishers and Their Communities.

January 13, 2021

More Deadly Pandemics on the Way Unless Urgent Climate Action Taken

January 10, 2021

Bombing of Rainbow Warrior Still Saddens on 35th Anniversary: Former Crew Member Grace O’Sullivan

July 10, 2020

Green MEP says closure of disability services has created uncertainty for her family

July 9, 2020

Taking Stock During Challenging Times

July 1, 2020

Access to Overseas Education Opportunities Should be Made Feasible for Students of All Backgrounds: Green MEP Grace O’Sullivan

June 12, 2020

Coastal Erosion Strategy Must be Urgently Drawn up and Put in Place After Courtown Beach ‘Swept Away’ by Coastal Erosion: Green MEP Grace O’Sullivan

June 10, 2020

Joint-Leadership Would be Ideal for Greens: MEP Grace O’Sullivan

June 7, 2020

Time to Listen and see Racism Globally as a Climate Justice Issue

June 1, 2020

€750 billion Recovery Plan Could Help to Avoid Austerity in Post-COVID-19 Ireland

May 21, 2020

EU Commission & Council Must Ensure EU Values Around Protection for Trans and Intersex People Upheld: Greens

May 21, 2020

Greens Call on Individuals, Families and Communities to Engage in ‘Citizen Science’ on National Biodiversity Week

May 20, 2020

Giving the Planet a Chance to Heal

April 22, 2020

Ireland Must Act Swiftly to Take up Available European Emergency Fisheries Funds/ Support, Whilst Ensuring Principles of Sustainability and Food Health Adhered to: Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan

April 15, 2020

Coping with COVID-19 and a New Way of Living and Working

March 30, 2020

From Brexit to the Irish Fishing Industry, an Emotional Week…

February 9, 2020

Time to Stop Investing in Fossil Fuels; The European Investment Bank Agrees

November 18, 2019

Activist/ MEP in Awe of Young Strikers

September 23, 2019

Final Days at the ‘Office’

June 1, 2019

Finding ways to Support Farmers and Fishers in Just Transition

May 1, 2019

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