MEP (Fianna Fail) for Dublin since 1984, Vice-chairman, Joint ACP/EU Assembly
This Parliament's contribution? It has seen the importance of enlargement - even more important now in the Balkans
Own proudest achievement? I made the Third World an issue
Frustration? Weekly travel. Also, being a backbencher, so being unable to lead debate and discussions
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Missed sessions: 68
Motions for Resolution: 67
Reports: four (plus three contributions)
Questions: 76
Debates: 46
Teacher's note: Decent instincts with focus on human rights and foreign policy, though with little ideological core to his political group. Considered laid-back. Could try harder
