Procedures
158 votesResolution 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.
European Central Bank – annual report 2025
Demand the ECB thoroughly assess the causes of high inflation levels.
Resolution on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania
Demand Lithuania protect the public broadcaster's independence by rejecting amendments undermining its leadership and funding.
Resolution on the brutal repression against protesters in Iran
Designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation and expand sanctions against Iranian officials involved in repressing protesters.
European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure
Fund European digital infrastructure development focusing on semiconductors, cloud, AI, and connectivity, while reducing reliance on non-EU providers.
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.