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Housing report finds additional 650,000 homes per year needed across EU

In a leaked copy of the report, seen by BreakingNews.ie, the Commission's proposals acknowledge the scale of the housing challenge facing all 27 EU member states

MEP says EU rules should be amended to 'remove barriers to affordable housing'

The MEP for Midlands North-West described them as having the potential to "vastly accelerate affordable housing delivery across Europe"

Fianna Fáil MEP calls for 'frank review' of party's presidential candidate selection process

Barry Cowen said he would be voting for Heather Humphreys, but would not be recommending or expecting other members of Fianna Fáil to do so.

Irish MEP part of delegation to visit India for talks on EU trade agreement

Strong signal from EU Parliament on agricultural policy 'must not be ignored' - Cowen

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

Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

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

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

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

Wed, 07 May, 2025

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

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

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 should include increased CAP funding, Mr Cowen says in the report

Barry Cowen recovering in hospital after health scare

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

He says he hopes to return home at the weekend and will continue to carry out his duties as an MEP.

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

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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