Procedures
177 votesHousing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing
Fund affordable housing construction and renovation by simplifying permitting rules, protecting property rights against squatting, and earmarking dedicated European Union funds.
European Union regulatory fitness and subsidiarity and proportionality – report on Better Law-Making covering 2023 and 2024
Require the Commission to conduct independent impact assessments for all legislative proposals to reduce administrative burdens on businesses and protect children's rights.
Resolution on four years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and European contributions to a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine
Demand increased military support for Ukraine, a comprehensive ban on Russian imports, and the use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukrainian reconstruction.
EU strategic defence and security partnerships
Harmonise military equipment rules and establish formal security partnerships with NATO, the United States, and Ukraine to strengthen European defence capabilities against Russian threats.
European Central Bank – annual report 2025
Demand the ECB thoroughly assess the causes of high inflation levels.
Written Explanations
Written explanations of vote submitted after plenary sessions.
Resolution on continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression
I wish to outline the reasons for my decision for voting against the 2nd part of paragraph 24 of this resolution. Ireland’s agricultural sector relies heavily on fertiliser, yet we have no domestic manufacturing capacity. As a result, we are entirely dependent on imported fertiliser. In 2024, Ireland imported 310 410 tonnes of fertiliser, with a significant portion coming from outside the EU. Notably, fertiliser imports from Russia saw a substantial increase, with urea and urea ammonium nitrate from Russia accounting for approximately 30 % of total imports. Given this dependence on external suppliers, I am deeply concerned that no proper impact assessment has been conducted on the potential effects of this resolution on fertiliser prices. Any disruption to supply chains or price increases would have serious consequences for Irish farmers. For these reasons, I had no option but to vote against on this part of the resolution. I hope this decision is understood in the context of protecting Ireland’s agricultural sector and ensuring a stable fertiliser supply.
No written explanations available.