MEP (FG) for Munster since 1989; Vice-President, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy
This Parliament's contribution? Has played a major role in bringing the euro into being which will lead to lower mortgages, interest charges, inflation, protect the value of pensions, reduce holiday costs . . .
Own proudest achievement? As a member of the Institutional Affairs committee in the first half of Parliament, I played a significant role in shaping Parliament's response to the Amsterdam treaty and as VP of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the second half, I played a key role in the enlargement process
Frustration? Losing the battle to reverse duty-free. The difficult lifestyle. The lack of coverage given to EP issues
Absences from sessions: 51
Motions for resolution: 39
Reports: one (plus one contribution)
Questions: 74
Debates: 61
Teacher's note: One of the more serious MEPs. Respected, hard worker at constituency and Parliament level, where he contributes on a range of issues
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