Barry Andrews
Barry Andrews is an Irish politician and the Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Development (DEVE), where he oversees EU development aid and cooperation policies. He leads initiatives to assess the impact of EU investments in partner countries, focusing on sustainable development and global cooperation.
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Irish MEP Barry Andrews expressed concerns that Russian spies are using Ireland as a 'backdoor' to the UK.
Британія побоюється, що Ірландія стала "чорним ходом" для російських шпигунів – євродепутат
Ukraine· 2026-05-31Dublin MEP Barry Andrews has written to Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan asking him to re-examine the number of visas being issued to Russian and Belarusian citizens.
‘Hostile’ agents feared to be among 14,000 Russians granted Irish visas in four years – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-28
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has said yet another US/Israeli ‘preemptive attack’ in the Middle East was 'against all international law'.
US launches ‘massive’ military campaign against Iran – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews suggested the State should apply to the EU Solidarity Fund to repair the recent damage.
Approach of dry weather signals respite for deluged areas – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews called for stronger action to protect children from harmful online content.
How it became mainstream and its distorting impact on Irish teenagers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24
Barry Andrews stated that Ireland and the EU must show backbone against Trump.
Trump said he wants to build the ‘greatest Golden Dome’ over Greenland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-21
Barry Andrews is an MEP who supports Micheál Martin's leadership.
Is Micheál Martin’s Fianna Fáil leadership at risk? We asked the party’s TDs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Barry Andrews is an MEP who backed Micheál Martin's continued leadership of Fianna Fáil.
Rebellion against Micheál Martin’s leadership quelled but opposition remains – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Barry Andrews said it was now time for the party 'to get on with it'.
Micheál Martin says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for ill-fated Jim Gavin presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
MEP Barry Andrews indicated in early course that he had no interest.
Party told Jim Gavin past disputes would be uncovered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
MEP Barry Andrews urged Dublin to go ahead with its occupied territories Bill.
Occupied Territories Bill strictly limited to goods, says Minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Barry Andrews called the plan 'incredible' and warned it would harm American tourism.
Jutarnji list - Trumpov zahtjev zaledio svijet prije Svjetskog prvenstva u nogometu: 'Nevjerojatno, to ne rade ni najautoritarnije države'
Croatia· 2025-12-12
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has called for the footage of the drones to be released to the public for transparency.
Drones passed within 500m of naval ship during Zelenskiy visit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-09
Barry Andrews was trained by Ivan Yates during the European Election campaign.
Ivan Yates gave media coaching to Taoiseach, Jim Gavin and five other Fianna Fáil ministers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Barry Andrews commented on the party's presidential nominations process and its implications.
‘The election blew up in our face’Ireland· 2025-10-26
Barry Andrews is one of the MEPs who expressed deep concern over the abduction of Polepole.
European MPs, human rights' body call for urgent action over Polepole ‘abduction’
Tanzania· 2025-10-11
Barry Andrews supported Billy Kelleher for the election nomination.
This presidential election could be about to get even weirder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10Dublin MEP Barry Andrews expressed concern about Jim Gavin being thrown under the bus.
Taoiseach to face pressure at Fianna Fáil meeting after turmoil of Jim Gavin’s withdrawal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Barry Andrews commented on Jim Gavin's campaign, calling it a fiasco.
A timeline of Jim Gavin’s short-lived push for the presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Barry Andrews supported Jim Gavin in the internal party vote and praised his record of service.
‘I was hoping for Paul Mescal,’ tourist says after meeting Jim Gavin on campaign trail – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-25
Barry Andrews is a Fianna Fáil Member of the European Parliament.
The pressure to get a smartphone for my teen daughter was immense. We found a compromise – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-16
Barry Andrews is an MEP who publicly supports Billy Kelleher in the presidential election.
Fianna Fáil to pick between Gavin and Kelleher as presidential election candidate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-09
Andrews believes the EU has given up too much ground in response to threats from the US president.
How Trump protects Big Tech from Big Brussels – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05
Barry Andrews backed Billy Kelleher and predicted he would secure at least the five nominations he needs.
Billy Kelleher allies believe there is ‘route to win’ Fianna Fáil presidential nomination, despite Jim Gavin’s lead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-02
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has declared his support for his European Parliament colleague Billy Kelleher to be the party’s candidate.
Jim O’Callaghan backs Jim Gavin to be Fianna Fáil candidate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-01
Barry Andrews is mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency.
The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Barry Andrews is a Fianna Fáil MEP who invited the author to meet the podcast presenters.
I got a text saying, would I like to meet The Rest Is History podcasters? Would I what? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Barry Andrews is an Irish centrist MEP who expressed concerns about the EU's energy cooperation with Israel.
EU risks breaking international law over Israel gas deal, say campaigners | Israel-Gaza war
United Kingdom· 2025-07-12
Barry Andrews remains furious at von der Leyen's Gaza stance.
the president is still under pressure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
One of its Irish members, Barry Andrews of Fianna Fáil, has already announced he will abstain, having accused the commission of inaction in defending the people of Gaza against Israeli aggression.
Ursula von der Leyen faces rare censure vote in European parliament | Ursula von der LeyenUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-10
