Barry Andrews MEP
@barryandrewsmep.bsky.social
Member of the European Parliament representing Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 🇪🇺
Fianna Fáil | Renew Europe | Chair of the Development Committee | Member of the Industry & Energy Committee | Member of Delegations to Palestine & UK
Fianna Fáil | Renew Europe | Chair of the Development Committee | Member of the Industry & Energy Committee | Member of Delegations to Palestine & UK
June 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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We’re happy to welcome to our #VOICEGA25 @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social for an exchange with our VOICE members.
🗨️ “With crises like what’s happening in #Gaza on our screens day after day, it shouldn’t take much to convince anyone that #humanitarian innovation must be a priority.”
#HumanitarianAction
🗨️ “With crises like what’s happening in #Gaza on our screens day after day, it shouldn’t take much to convince anyone that #humanitarian innovation must be a priority.”
#HumanitarianAction
June 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We’re happy to welcome to our #VOICEGA25 @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social for an exchange with our VOICE members.
🗨️ “With crises like what’s happening in #Gaza on our screens day after day, it shouldn’t take much to convince anyone that #humanitarian innovation must be a priority.”
#HumanitarianAction
🗨️ “With crises like what’s happening in #Gaza on our screens day after day, it shouldn’t take much to convince anyone that #humanitarian innovation must be a priority.”
#HumanitarianAction
This is welcome news from the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia but it is long overdue.
Both of these far-right Ministers have consistently spoken in favour of the starvation of Palestinians and the expulsion of Palestinians from their land, both of which are war crimes.
Both of these far-right Ministers have consistently spoken in favour of the starvation of Palestinians and the expulsion of Palestinians from their land, both of which are war crimes.
Two Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have been sanctioned by the UK
Two Israeli government ministers sanctioned by UK
Two Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have been sanctioned by the UK.
www.rte.ie
June 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is welcome news from the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia but it is long overdue.
Both of these far-right Ministers have consistently spoken in favour of the starvation of Palestinians and the expulsion of Palestinians from their land, both of which are war crimes.
Both of these far-right Ministers have consistently spoken in favour of the starvation of Palestinians and the expulsion of Palestinians from their land, both of which are war crimes.
Very good meeting today with @eirgrid.bsky.social in Dublin to discuss the role of the grid in Europe's energy transition.
Ireland's potential in this area is vast - now it's time to focus on delivery.
Ireland's potential in this area is vast - now it's time to focus on delivery.
May 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Very good meeting today with @eirgrid.bsky.social in Dublin to discuss the role of the grid in Europe's energy transition.
Ireland's potential in this area is vast - now it's time to focus on delivery.
Ireland's potential in this area is vast - now it's time to focus on delivery.
Great to chat to @padamson.bsky.social about EU-UK relations after the summit, the EU's new 'deregulatory' agenda, and the Irish Presidency of the Council in 2026.
Listen here 👇
Listen here 👇
Very interesting and wide-ranging chat with @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social|Encompass Podcasts url:https://encompass-europe.com/podcasts/eu-uk-relations-post-summit-the-european-parliament-and-the-eus-new-deregulatory-agenda-and-irelands-2026-presidency-of-the-eu
May 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Great to chat to @padamson.bsky.social about EU-UK relations after the summit, the EU's new 'deregulatory' agenda, and the Irish Presidency of the Council in 2026.
Listen here 👇
Listen here 👇
This week at the European Humanitarian Forum, I spoke about the state of humanitarian diplomacy at a time when the narrative around aid is shifting.
May 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This week at the European Humanitarian Forum, I spoke about the state of humanitarian diplomacy at a time when the narrative around aid is shifting.
If EU diplomats can be the target of the IDF in the West Bank, imagine how the Palestinians are treated.
Netanyahu says he is engaged in a war of civilisation over barbarism, but the civilised world has concluded that it is the IDF that is engaged in a campaign of barbarism.
Netanyahu says he is engaged in a war of civilisation over barbarism, but the civilised world has concluded that it is the IDF that is engaged in a campaign of barbarism.
May 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If EU diplomats can be the target of the IDF in the West Bank, imagine how the Palestinians are treated.
Netanyahu says he is engaged in a war of civilisation over barbarism, but the civilised world has concluded that it is the IDF that is engaged in a campaign of barbarism.
Netanyahu says he is engaged in a war of civilisation over barbarism, but the civilised world has concluded that it is the IDF that is engaged in a campaign of barbarism.
Thanks to the @nrc-global.bsky.social for inviting me to a roundtable today to discuss defending humanitarian principles in times of crisis.
May 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thanks to the @nrc-global.bsky.social for inviting me to a roundtable today to discuss defending humanitarian principles in times of crisis.
Many of my colleagues and I called on the @ec.europa.eu today to approach next week's EU-UK summit with maximum ambition.
Extensive EU-UK co-operation will make Europe stronger, safer, and more prosperous 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Extensive EU-UK co-operation will make Europe stronger, safer, and more prosperous 🇪🇺🇬🇧
May 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Many of my colleagues and I called on the @ec.europa.eu today to approach next week's EU-UK summit with maximum ambition.
Extensive EU-UK co-operation will make Europe stronger, safer, and more prosperous 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Extensive EU-UK co-operation will make Europe stronger, safer, and more prosperous 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Today we had Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social in the DEVE Committee, where she highlighted the urgent need for a principled approach to humanitarian aid. Several MEPs raised the urgency of having a framework for fragile states and the importance of the EU responding to the withdrawal of USAID.
May 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today we had Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social in the DEVE Committee, where she highlighted the urgent need for a principled approach to humanitarian aid. Several MEPs raised the urgency of having a framework for fragile states and the importance of the EU responding to the withdrawal of USAID.
There is zero political cost to cutting development aid, just look at the US & several EU Member States.
May 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
There is zero political cost to cutting development aid, just look at the US & several EU Member States.
Reposted by Barry Andrews MEP
The 1st panel discusses reform of the Global Financial Architecture 🇺🇳🇪🇺
🔸Shari Spiegel UNDESA
🔸Charles K. Maboshe Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Brussels
🔸 @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social
🔸 @mariaronbalsera.bsky.social @cesr.bsky.social
🔸Maria João Rodrigues FEPS Pres
🔸Shari Spiegel UNDESA
🔸Charles K. Maboshe Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Brussels
🔸 @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social
🔸 @mariaronbalsera.bsky.social @cesr.bsky.social
🔸Maria João Rodrigues FEPS Pres
May 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The 1st panel discusses reform of the Global Financial Architecture 🇺🇳🇪🇺
🔸Shari Spiegel UNDESA
🔸Charles K. Maboshe Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Brussels
🔸 @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social
🔸 @mariaronbalsera.bsky.social @cesr.bsky.social
🔸Maria João Rodrigues FEPS Pres
🔸Shari Spiegel UNDESA
🔸Charles K. Maboshe Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Brussels
🔸 @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @reneweurope.bsky.social
🔸 @mariaronbalsera.bsky.social @cesr.bsky.social
🔸Maria João Rodrigues FEPS Pres
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📸 ECDPM's Katja van der Meer speaks on the importance of ODA with EP DEVE Chair @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social and DG of DG INTPA Koen Doens, organised by the Pandemic Action Network and ODI Europe.
Katja on the impact of EU gender policy in the NDICI-Global Europe framework 👉 bit.ly/3L4zT8d
Katja on the impact of EU gender policy in the NDICI-Global Europe framework 👉 bit.ly/3L4zT8d
May 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
📸 ECDPM's Katja van der Meer speaks on the importance of ODA with EP DEVE Chair @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social and DG of DG INTPA Koen Doens, organised by the Pandemic Action Network and ODI Europe.
Katja on the impact of EU gender policy in the NDICI-Global Europe framework 👉 bit.ly/3L4zT8d
Katja on the impact of EU gender policy in the NDICI-Global Europe framework 👉 bit.ly/3L4zT8d
Delighted to take part in last night's rugby game with the European Parliament's own team 🏉🇪🇺
Many thanks to @president.europarl.europa.eu for her support!
Many thanks to @president.europarl.europa.eu for her support!
May 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Delighted to take part in last night's rugby game with the European Parliament's own team 🏉🇪🇺
Many thanks to @president.europarl.europa.eu for her support!
Many thanks to @president.europarl.europa.eu for her support!
A balanced foreign policy means investing not just in defence, but in diplomacy, development and humanitarian aid.
May 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A balanced foreign policy means investing not just in defence, but in diplomacy, development and humanitarian aid.
The UK is not just a partner of the EU; it's a like-minded, strategic ally.
I called on the European Commission to approach the upcoming EU-UK summit with maximum ambition. We need to see progress on trade, energy, youth mobility, and finance.
It is in our towering interest to work together 🇪🇺🇬🇧
I called on the European Commission to approach the upcoming EU-UK summit with maximum ambition. We need to see progress on trade, energy, youth mobility, and finance.
It is in our towering interest to work together 🇪🇺🇬🇧
May 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The UK is not just a partner of the EU; it's a like-minded, strategic ally.
I called on the European Commission to approach the upcoming EU-UK summit with maximum ambition. We need to see progress on trade, energy, youth mobility, and finance.
It is in our towering interest to work together 🇪🇺🇬🇧
I called on the European Commission to approach the upcoming EU-UK summit with maximum ambition. We need to see progress on trade, energy, youth mobility, and finance.
It is in our towering interest to work together 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Great to meet the Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland today in Brussels to discuss payment fraud, the digital euro, and the Savings and Investment Union.
The Irish banking sector's experiences provide important learning opportunities and viewpoints for the European financial community.
The Irish banking sector's experiences provide important learning opportunities and viewpoints for the European financial community.
April 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Great to meet the Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland today in Brussels to discuss payment fraud, the digital euro, and the Savings and Investment Union.
The Irish banking sector's experiences provide important learning opportunities and viewpoints for the European financial community.
The Irish banking sector's experiences provide important learning opportunities and viewpoints for the European financial community.
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Tomorrow at noon from the EU Parliament in Brussels, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will be speaking to:
@barryandrewsmep.bsky.social (Fianna Fáil MEP)
@lnbdublin.bsky.social (Sinn Féin MEP)
Regina Doherty (Fine Gael MEP)
About #Trade #Gender and #Defence
#RTETWIP airs tomorrow @rteone.rte.ie
@barryandrewsmep.bsky.social (Fianna Fáil MEP)
@lnbdublin.bsky.social (Sinn Féin MEP)
Regina Doherty (Fine Gael MEP)
About #Trade #Gender and #Defence
#RTETWIP airs tomorrow @rteone.rte.ie
April 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Tomorrow at noon from the EU Parliament in Brussels, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will be speaking to:
@barryandrewsmep.bsky.social (Fianna Fáil MEP)
@lnbdublin.bsky.social (Sinn Féin MEP)
Regina Doherty (Fine Gael MEP)
About #Trade #Gender and #Defence
#RTETWIP airs tomorrow @rteone.rte.ie
@barryandrewsmep.bsky.social (Fianna Fáil MEP)
@lnbdublin.bsky.social (Sinn Féin MEP)
Regina Doherty (Fine Gael MEP)
About #Trade #Gender and #Defence
#RTETWIP airs tomorrow @rteone.rte.ie
Great to host industry partners and colleagues from the European Commission and the Council to discuss how the EU can safeguard its subsea cables.
April 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Great to host industry partners and colleagues from the European Commission and the Council to discuss how the EU can safeguard its subsea cables.
I spoke on the Tonight Show last night about yesterday's developments on tariffs.
Watch or listen below 👇
Watch or listen below 👇
ICYMI: Catch up on last night's #TonightVMTV ⬇️
🚨The latest in Trump's global trade war
🚨Airbnb regulation backlash
🚨The latest in Trump's global trade war
🚨Airbnb regulation backlash
The Tonight Show
Podcast · Virgin Media Originals · A unique take on the big stories of the day with Claire Brock & Ciara Doherty plus a panel of guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
f.mtr.cool
April 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I spoke on the Tonight Show last night about yesterday's developments on tariffs.
Watch or listen below 👇
Watch or listen below 👇
The EU responded to US President Trump today with €22 billion in retaliatory tariffs.
I spoke to Claire Byrne this morning about the impact of tariffs for the European and Irish economy 👇
I spoke to Claire Byrne this morning about the impact of tariffs for the European and Irish economy 👇
April 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The EU responded to US President Trump today with €22 billion in retaliatory tariffs.
I spoke to Claire Byrne this morning about the impact of tariffs for the European and Irish economy 👇
I spoke to Claire Byrne this morning about the impact of tariffs for the European and Irish economy 👇
The execution of paramedics and the burying of an ambulance must count among the darkest episodes of this war.
Israel must understand that there is no military solution that can resolve the Palestinians' right to self-determination.
Violence feeds only more violence.
#EPlenary
Israel must understand that there is no military solution that can resolve the Palestinians' right to self-determination.
Violence feeds only more violence.
#EPlenary
April 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The execution of paramedics and the burying of an ambulance must count among the darkest episodes of this war.
Israel must understand that there is no military solution that can resolve the Palestinians' right to self-determination.
Violence feeds only more violence.
#EPlenary
Israel must understand that there is no military solution that can resolve the Palestinians' right to self-determination.
Violence feeds only more violence.
#EPlenary
Around the world today, human rights are in retreat and the rule of law is under siege.
April 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Around the world today, human rights are in retreat and the rule of law is under siege.
Those in the US and Europe who believe that development aid is not in their interest must understand that the next pandemic will not respect borders.
Aid agencies are afraid to speak out because they might lose their funding if they do.
I spoke about this to Prime Time last week 👇
Aid agencies are afraid to speak out because they might lose their funding if they do.
I spoke about this to Prime Time last week 👇
April 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Those in the US and Europe who believe that development aid is not in their interest must understand that the next pandemic will not respect borders.
Aid agencies are afraid to speak out because they might lose their funding if they do.
I spoke about this to Prime Time last week 👇
Aid agencies are afraid to speak out because they might lose their funding if they do.
I spoke about this to Prime Time last week 👇
If Ireland wants to become a wind energy superpower, we need a super-powered grid.
My piece in today’s Irish Times outlines the steps we must urgently take to support Ireland in its transition away from fossil fuels.
Read it here: 👇
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
My piece in today’s Irish Times outlines the steps we must urgently take to support Ireland in its transition away from fossil fuels.
Read it here: 👇
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Barry Andrews: Wind energy can deliver clean electricity, support 20,000 new jobs and reduce energy bills
To ramp up its wind power resources, Ireland needs to reform its planning system and launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the long-term benefits of the renewable energy source
www.irishtimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If Ireland wants to become a wind energy superpower, we need a super-powered grid.
My piece in today’s Irish Times outlines the steps we must urgently take to support Ireland in its transition away from fossil fuels.
Read it here: 👇
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
My piece in today’s Irish Times outlines the steps we must urgently take to support Ireland in its transition away from fossil fuels.
Read it here: 👇
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...