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EU must increase pressure on rogue Israeli Government – Andrews
Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has described as “disgraceful” the lack of pressure exerted by the European Union on Israel as the International...
Mar 28, 2024
“We need to urgently reclassify Nitrous Oxide as a controlled substance” - Barry Andrews MEP
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP representing Dublin, has reiterated his appeal to the Irish Government to designate nitrous oxide as a...
Mar 22, 2024
“The failure of the 2019 Resolution on Search and Rescue in the Mediterranean is a stain on the European Parliament. Tomorrow’s vote is a chance to rectify that.” ” – Barry Andrews MEP
Barry Andrews MEP has tabled a European Parliament resolution calling for EU-led Search and Rescue operations in the Mediterranean, due...
Mar 22, 2024
Increased Availability and use of Imitation Firearms in Dublin is a Major Cause for Concern - Barry Andrews MEP
Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin Barry Andrews has expressed his deep concern over the ease of access to imitation firearms in Dublin. MEP...
Mar 22, 2024
Controversial spyware firm with headquarters in Dublin under spotlight in newly published EU reportMEP Barry Andrews calling on Oireachtas Justice Committee to follow through on commitment to examin
A European Parliament report published today, 31st May 2023, casts light on Ireland’s role in the spyware scandal unfolding across the...
Mar 22, 2024
Andrews welcomes investment in Dublin but critical of ultra fast-fashion retailer SHEIN
Barry Andrews MEP (Fianna Fáil, Renew Europe) welcomes the investment and creation of jobs in Dublin but is deeply concerned by SHEINs...
Mar 22, 2024
“Robust policing plans are essential for Europa League final to prevent chaos in Dublin” - Barry Andrews MEP
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, is calling for comprehensive policing arrangements ahead of the UEFA Europa League final...
Mar 22, 2024
Barry Andrews MEP offers support for Green MEP’s proposal amid fears of right wing resistance on crucial vote
Barry Andrews, the Fianna Fáil MEP representing Dublin, has voiced his endorsement for Green MEP Ciaran Cuffe's report on the proposal...
Mar 22, 2024
Barry Andrews MEP urges swift action on Sellafield nuclear threat
[12/12/2023] — Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, Barry Andrews, has taken a strong stance on the potential threat posed by the Sellafield...
Mar 22, 2024
19 European policy options that could boost affordability of Irish housing – paper by Housing Europe for Barry Andrews MEP
MEP Barry Andrews today published a commissioned research paper looking at Ireland’s housing market from a European perspective. The...
Mar 22, 2024
Greener, easier to repair EU products on the way: Barry Andrews MEP welcomes new EU ban on destruction of unsold clothing and footwear
DATE Barry Andrews MEP has welcomed new EU rules to make products easier to repair and recycle. Negotiators have agreed on an update to...
Mar 22, 2024
New proposals regarding driving licences seek solutions in the wrong places - Barry Andrews MEPProposals would mandate drivers over 70 to undergo regular medical checks.
Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, Barry Andrews, has strongly voiced his opposition to proposed changes to the Driving Licence Directive. These...
Mar 22, 2024
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews Advocates Urgent Action to Address Dublin's Teacher Retention Crisis
Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, Barry Andrews, has taken a strong stance on the potential threat posed by the teacher retention crisis in...
Mar 22, 2024
Barry Andrews MEP calls for late night safety initiatives to ensure safety for women in Ireland on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Barry Andrews MEP has called for increased late night safety initiatives to address the safety concerns of women in Ireland on the United...
Mar 22, 2024
Barry Andrews MEP: “It is time Ireland is awarded a leading EU Authority with AMLA”
Barry Andrews, MEP for Dublin, has been advocating for Ireland's bid to host the EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) in...
Mar 22, 2024
Orange Day
While there are enforced holidays for some (bye bye Boris), the rest of us can expect to resume our duties in a few weeks after some...
Oct 18, 2023
Op-Ed Parliament Magazine
Ireland’s membership of the European Union gives us many rights, freedoms and protections. It also comes with duties and obligations....
Oct 18, 2023
Op-Ed Humanitarian Crisis Afghanistan
Last August, I wrote in this paper about how the events of that month were going to affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent...
Oct 18, 2023
Empty words on Africa are a costly political mistake for EU leaders.
On Wednesday, 14th September (yesterday), Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen made her third state of the Union speech. In her 2020...
Oct 18, 2023
Op ed Brexit transition
The tightening of international trade caused by protectionist policies around the world could not have come at a worse time. Compounding...
Oct 18, 2023
Law and injustice in China
Richard O’Halloran cut a disconsolate figure on Prime Time last week. It must have been so stressful for him to recount his story knowing...
Oct 18, 2023
A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.
So said Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan at a time of heightened fears of nuclear escalation. While I was in Vienna last week, a...
Oct 18, 2023
Noel Lemass
While Sean Lemass fulfilled his great talents in the service of the nation, we will never know what sort of public life his older...
Oct 18, 2023
Time for a fresh approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol
We are all agreed that we want to protect the gains achieved in the Good Friday Agreement. Reconciling this with the Brexit path chosen...
Oct 18, 2023
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