7th parliamentary term Mairead McGUINNESS
Political groups
- 14-07-2009 / 15-04-2013 : Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) - Member
- 16-04-2013 / 30-06-2014 : Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) - Vice-Chair
National parties
- 14-07-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Fine Gael Party (Ireland)
Member
- 16-07-2009 / 06-10-2009 : Committee on Petitions
- 16-07-2009 / 18-01-2012 : Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
- 16-09-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
- 19-01-2012 / 30-06-2014 : Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Substitute
- 16-07-2009 / 18-01-2012 : Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
- 16-09-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China
- 07-10-2009 / 28-08-2011 : Committee on Petitions
- 17-06-2010 / 30-06-2011 : Special committee on the policy challenges and budgetary resources for a sustainable European Union after 2013
- 19-01-2012 / 30-06-2014 : Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Activities
Contributions to plenary debates
Reports - as shadow rapporteur
Political groups designate a shadow rapporteur for each report in the responsible committee to follow progress and negotiate compromise texts with the rapporteur. Rule 215
Opinions - as rapporteur
Committees may draft an opinion to a report of the responsible committee covering the elements linked to their committee remit. Rapporteurs of such opinions are also responsible for the drafting of compromise amendments and negotiations with shadow rapporteurs of the opinion. Rule 56, Rule 57, Annex VI
Motions for resolutions
Members can table an individual motion on issues falling within the EU’s sphere of activity. This motion is forwarded to the responsible committee for consideration.Rule 143
Parliamentary questions
Questions for oral answer with debate may be tabled by a committee, a political group or at least 5% of Parliament’s component Members . The addressees are other EU institutions. The Conference of Presidents decides whether, and in what order, questions are placed on the final draft agenda for a Plenary sitting. Rule 128
Written declarations (up to 16 January 2017)
**This instrument no longer exists since 16 January 2017**. A written declaration was an initiative on a matter falling within the EU’s competence. It could be co-signed by Members within a 3 month period.
Declarations
All declarations below have been signed by the Member, even if the signature is not visible in the online copy.