Date of birth : , Belfast
5th parliamentary term John Walls CUSHNAHAN
Political groups
- 20-07-1999 / 19-07-2004 : Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats - Member
National parties
- 20-07-1999 / 19-07-2004 : Fine Gael Party (Ireland)
Member
- 21-07-1999 / 14-01-2002 : Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy
- 17-01-2002 / 19-07-2004 : Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy
- 07-02-2002 / 19-07-2004 : Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Substitute
- 21-07-1999 / 09-07-2001 : Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism
- 20-11-2003 / 21-04-2004 : Temporary committee on improving safety at sea
Activities
Contributions to plenary debates
Reports - as rapporteur
A rapporteur is appointed in the responsible parliamentary committee to draft a report on proposals of a legislative or budgetary nature, or other issues. In drafting their report, rapporteurs may consult with relevant experts and stakeholders. They are also responsible for the drafting of compromise amendments and negotiations with shadow rapporteurs. Reports adopted at committee level are then examined and voted on in plenary. Rule 55
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