Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Irish MEP Barry Cowen has written to the EU trade commissioner to request the protection of three Irish industries from planned counter-tariffs against the US

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

The European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 should include increased CAP funding, Mr Cowen says in the report

He says he hopes to return home at the weekend and will continue to carry out his duties as an MEP.

Here, we have look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Donald Trump has dubbed April 2nd 'Liberation Day'

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen discussed the "severe threat" to Ireland's whiskey industry

The Government suffered major defeats to two proposed changes to the Constitution

The additions were confirmed by the party’s national constituencies committee.

Fianna Fáil Senators Lisa Chambers and Niall Blaney were hoping to be selected as the party’s candidate, but Mr Cowen came out on top.

Here, we have a look at the political issues that will dominate Dáil proceedings over the coming week

Mr Cowen's constituency of Laois-Offaly is set to transfer from the South to Midlands North West following recommendations by the Electoral Commission

Barry Cowen has revealed his children - who range in age from 15 to 28 - were subjected to online abuse following comments he made in the Dáil

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has apologised to anyone who took offence at his comments in the Dáil.

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“I don’t believe he should be sacked,” the ex-minister said

First-time buyers and young farmers should be exempt from the concrete levy according to a Laois-Offaly TD