MEPs

Aodhán Ó RÍORDÁIN

Ireland

S&D (Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats)

Labour Party

Born 22 July 1976 in Dublin

Voting Statistics

Total Votes 427 For 359 Against 39 Abstention 9 Did Not Vote 20

Group Alignment

How often this MEP votes with their political group majority.

97.1%

Loyalty Rate

395

loyal votes

rebellious votes

Aligned Independent

Political Group Memberships

Current S&D

Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

Jul 2024 – Oct 2026 (427 votes)

Rebel Subjects

Topics where this MEP most often breaks with their political group.

Common foreign and security policy (CFSP) 2

Procedures

216 votes

Psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at work

06 Oct 2026 2026/2023(INL)

For

Resolution on strengthening global health resilience in partner countries

Fund local pharmaceutical manufacturing, essential medical stockpiles, and disease prevention in partner countries to strengthen global resilience against cross-border health threats.

17 Sep 2026 2026/2731(RSP)

For

Resolution on narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers

Fund and equip EU law enforcement agencies to intercept maritime narco-trafficking, classify officers as high-risk workers, and confiscate criminal financial assets.

17 Sep 2026 2026/2797(RSP)

For

Resolution on the evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up

Revise the Common Fisheries Policy to enable fleet decarbonisation, apply equal standards to imported seafood, and simplify funding access for small-scale operators.

17 Sep 2026 2026/2778(RSP)

For

The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security

Impose mandatory origin and sustainability labelling on all aquatic food products sold in the EU to ensure fair competition with imports.

17 Sep 2026 2025/2010(INI)

For

Written Explanations

Written explanations of vote submitted after plenary sessions.

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19 Sep 2024 For

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Resolution on continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States

I have supported this resolution because I believe Europe must stand behind the people of Ukraine for as long as is necessary. There can be no room for equivocation in our condemnation of Putin and Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. Notwithstanding that, I want to add this explanation of vote to express my concern at some of the elements within this report calling for increased military spending from all EU Member States. I am a firm supporter of Irish military neutrality, and my votes for specific amendments within this voting session reflect that position. However, ultimately I supported the overall resolution in order to ensure the largest possible majority from the European Parliament standing with Ukraine.