Statistics
Groups and countries · current MEPs
FF Fianna Fáil Party
Ireland · Renew group
- Current members
- 4
- Cohesion
- 99.4%, on average, this share votes alike, across 651 final votes
- On the majority side
- 92.0%, party majority voted like the plenary in 597 of 649 votes. Always voting for would give 95.5%.
- Participation
- 87.5%, 2,282 of 2,608 possible votes cast, 14 excused absences
Members
Differing from their own group
In 11 of 645 final votes (1.7%) the party’s majority voted differently from the majority of its group (Renew). Counted when at least 2 of the party’s MEPs in the group voted and both party and group had a clear majority.
- Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · FF: For (2 of 3) · Renew group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
- The EU’s approach to corporate tax policy in a changing international environment: 6 Oct 2026 · FF: Abstention (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
- Feasibility of a 28th tax regime and its potential to support EU competitiveness: 9 Jul 2026 · FF: Against (4 of 4) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
- Genetically modified soybean MON 87705: 8 Jul 2026 · FF: Against (4 of 4) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
- Genetically modified soybean MON 94637: 29 Apr 2026 · FF: Against (4 of 4) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
- Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 as regards the definition of prohibited weapons: 26 Nov 2025 · FF: For (4 of 4) · Renew group: Against · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
- Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT): 13 Nov 2025 · FF: Against (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
- Genetically modified maize DP51291: 8 Oct 2025 · FF: Against (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
- Macro-financial assistance to Egypt: 18 Jun 2025 · FF: Against (4 of 4) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
- Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024: 2 Apr 2025 · FF: Abstention (4 of 4) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 4
- Genetically modified maize DP910521: 12 Feb 2025 · FF: Against (3 of 4) · Renew group: For · For 1 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
This figure implies no judgement: it may reflect a matter of conscience, the line of a national party or an arrangement within the group.
Internal vote distribution
All votes cast by the party’s MEPs in final votes.
- For 2,027 · 88.8%
- Against 235 · 10.3%
- Abstention 20 · 0.9%
- 2,282 votes cast
Latest final votes
The latest 20 of 652 final votes with MEPs of the party; the link opens the vote with this party selected.
- Cohesion policy in the EU’s eastern border regions: strengthening territorial resilience and cross‑border cooperation: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Pericles V exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting 2028–2034: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain with regard to storms in 2026: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper – Finland: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Combating VAT fraud – the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation when it comes to VAT fraud and its impact on the EU budget: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Connecting Europe through high-speed rail: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · Rejected · Renew group majority: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
- Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
How closely parties from Ireland vote together
How often did the majorities of two parties vote the same way (For, Against or Abstention)? Based on the final votes in which both had a majority; only parties with at least 3 MEPs at the same time.
- FG and FF: 95.0%, 590 of 621 votes aligned
Source: European Parliament open data (CC BY 4.0), prepared by OpenRCV.
All at a glance, with current MEPs
Changes since July 2024
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