The Profile: Clare Daly and Mick Wallace

The two left-wing MEPs have caused controversy by espousing increasingly extreme positions on issues such as Russia and the Syrian war

Clare Daly and Mick Wallace: under fire for their positions on foreign policy. Illustration: Peter Hanan

In brief:

Ages: 65 (Wallace) and 53 (Daly)

Appearance: Wallace is typically seen wearing his trademark pink polo shirt sporting flowing silver locks alongside Daly, who usually sports a casual look

Newsworthiness: both Irish MEPs have found themselves having to answer awkward questions on their supportive views on authoritarian states in recent weeks, including Russia and China

In depth:

It was early morning on July 22, 2014 when the long-haired silhouettes of two elected members ...