An MEP representing the Shannonside region is urging the public to get involved in what happens in the EU.
Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh believes a disconnect has grown between the Irish public and the European Parliament.
The Fine Gael Representative is calling for people to engage with their MEPs so that their voices can be heard on the international stage.
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Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEP Walsh says it's vital that the disconnect is bridged: