Barry Cowen
Barry Cowen is an Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and a prominent figure in the Fianna Fáil party. He focuses on various issues affecting Irish citizens, including tourism, and plays a role in discussing EU policies that influence the development of Ireland's hospitality industry.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Barry Cowen was skeptical of Mullooly's claims during the meeting.
Where’s the Brazilian beef? Senators roast Ciaran Mullooly over school lunch claims – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Barry Cowen criticized Sinn Féin’s stance, arguing its opposition to the loan rests on misleading claims.
European Parliament approves €90bn loan for Ukraine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Barry Cowen criticised Sinn Féin’s stance, arguing its opposition to the loan rests on 'misleading' and 'populist' claims.
Sinn Féin MEPs to vote against €90bn EU loan for Ukraine – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Barry Cowen was sacked in 2020 as minister for agriculture over his conviction for drink-driving.
Sympathy for politicians Michael Cahill and Colm Keaveney is misplaced – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said Donald Trump, JD Vance and 'radical' elements of their administration 'do not speak for the American people'.
Trump agrees to Davos meeting with European leaders – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Barry Cowen commented on his party’s presidential campaign debacle.
They had seven years to prepare and yet the inauguration was only grand – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Barry Cowen raised concerns about the Nitrates Directive at the meeting.
Fianna Fáil TDs unhappy at being named on ‘naughty list’ for questioning party leadership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Barry Cowen received media training from 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 Cowen called for a review of the candidate selection process for the presidential election.
What Fianna Fáil TDs are saying about Jim Gavin and Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07
Barry Cowen is a Fianna Fáil MEP who has not yet declared his voting intention.
Fianna Fáil MEPs still to pick a side ahead of no-confidence motion in European Commission president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said a portion of funding the European Union is hoping to spend on security and defence should be 'ringfenced' for the agriculture sector.
Direct part of EU defence spending to agriculture, says Cowen – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-06Barry Cowen has said he is recovering in hospital after a health scare over recent days.
Barry Cowen recovering in hospital after ‘health scare’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-09Barry Cowen, a Fianna Fáil MEP, said the decision to not tariff US bourbon and dairy was welcome.
EU to put 25 per cent counter tariffs on range of US goods – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Barry Cowen brought forward a good vacant house refurbishment Bill in 2017.
How has ‘public squalor’ become so normalised in our towns and cities? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
Irish MEP Barry Cowen is scheduled to speak at the conference on EU input into Ireland’s tourism sector.
Irish hotels to spend €250m on upgrades this year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
