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'Now is the time to defend food security', says Irish MEP ahead of CAP vote

'Now is the time to defend food security', says Irish MEP ahead of CAP vote

A key vote on the future direction of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will take place later today in the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI)

Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Irish MEP says counter-tariffs should 'avoid EU shooting itself in the foot' in letter to commissioner

Irish MEP says counter-tariffs should 'avoid EU shooting itself in the foot' in letter to commissioner

Irish MEP Barry Cowen has written to the EU trade commissioner to request the protection of three Irish industries from planned counter-tariffs against the US

Politics watch: Browne under fire over 'housing tsar' plan

Politics watch: Browne under fire over 'housing tsar' plan

Irish MEP argues food security must be 'pillar of Europe's defence'

Irish MEP argues food security must be 'pillar of Europe's defence'

Barry Cowen recovering in hospital after health scare

Barry Cowen recovering in hospital after health scare

Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Ministers discuss potential US tariffs ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Ministers discuss potential US tariffs ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Donald Trump has dubbed April 2nd 'Liberation Day'

Delay on counter-tariffs a positive amid 'severe threat' to Irish whiskey industry, MEP says

Delay on counter-tariffs a positive amid 'severe threat' to Irish whiskey industry, MEP says

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen discussed the "severe threat" to Ireland's whiskey industry

Taoiseach questions ‘wisdom’ of Coalition TDs voting against referendums

Taoiseach questions ‘wisdom’ of Coalition TDs voting against referendums

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

The Government suffered major defeats to two proposed changes to the Constitution

Fianna Fáil adds senators Lisa Chambers and Niall Blaney to European ticket

Fianna Fáil adds senators Lisa Chambers and Niall Blaney to European ticket

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

The additions were confirmed by the party’s national constituencies committee.

Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen named Midlands North West candidate for European elections

Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen named Midlands North West candidate for European elections

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Fianna Fáil Senators Lisa Chambers and Niall Blaney were hoping to be selected as the party’s candidate, but Mr Cowen came out on top.

Politics watch: Fallout from failed no-confidence motion, European candidates line up

Politics watch: Fallout from failed no-confidence motion, European candidates line up

Sun, 10 Dec, 2023

Here, we have a look at the political issues that will dominate Dáil proceedings over the coming week

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen seeks nomination to run for European Parliament

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen seeks nomination to run for European Parliament

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Mr Cowen's constituency of Laois-Offaly is set to transfer from the South to Midlands North West following recommendations by the Electoral Commission