Voting Record
Notable votes in the current parliamentary term
Vote predictions
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Global role of the euro
2026-09-15 · Renew Europe (Renew) voted For in 96% of 634 economy votes
Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure
2026-09-15 · Renew Europe (Renew) voted For in 95% of 329 defence votes
Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations
2026-09-15 · Renew Europe (Renew) voted For in 81% of 428 fisheries votes
Predicted stance by topic
Draft amending budget No 1/2026: entering the surplus of the financial year 2025
2026-07-07
92% of 73 Renew Europe (Renew) MEPs voted For · voted For in 100% of 11 budget votes · voted For in 65% of the last 20 cast votes
Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response
2026-05-20
100% of 58 Renew Europe (Renew) MEPs voted For · voted For in 100% of 8 rule of law votes · voted For in 65% of the last 20 cast votes
Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines
2026-05-19
100% of 65 Renew Europe (Renew) MEPs voted For · voted For in 65% of the last 20 cast votes
Enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage and driving local excellence in European tourism – destination management and regional tourism growth
2026-04-28
98% of 65 Renew Europe (Renew) MEPs voted For · voted For in 65% of the last 20 cast votes
The upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act
2026-03-10
100% of 55 Renew Europe (Renew) MEPs voted For · voted For in 65% of the last 20 cast votes
Financial Declarations
Declared to the European Parliament · Self-reported by the MEP
No current outside activities or board memberships declared.
Previous occupations
Source: European Parliament declarations · Self-reported · Last updated: 23 Mar 2026
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Recent Lobby Meetings
Meetings disclosed on the EU Transparency Register, last 6 months
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Barry Cowen represents Ireland in the European Parliament as a member of Fianna Fáil, the Republic's largest political party and a founding member of the European Union. Fianna Fáil is a centrist party that has traditionally dominated Irish politics and has been part of numerous coalition governments. Cowen sits with the Renew Europe group, which promotes liberal and centrist policies focused on European integration, digital transformation, climate action, and strengthening democratic institutions across the EU. Before his European Parliament role, Cowen served as Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine from June to July 2020, though his tenure was brief following a controversy over a past drink-driving incident. He comes from a prominent political family, being the brother of former Taoiseach Brian Cowen.
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Methodology
Attendance is calculated based on roll-call votes in plenary sessions of the European Parliament. Committee votes are excluded. Abstaining counts as present; not voting counts as absent. Sittings for which the Parliament officially excused a Member (Rule 162, illness, family, official mission, or maternity) are credited, not counted as absences. Notable votes are selected based on significance, close outcomes, and high participation.