Having secured membership of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, Sean Kelly MEP will be focused on crucial ongoing trade talks during the new mandate.

Over 4,000 Irish third level students took advantage of the EU Erasmus study abroad programme last year, according to Sean Kelly MEP who wants more young people to take up the opportunity.

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly has been appointed the new Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Sean Kelly MEP has called on Irish motorists driving abroad this summer and holidaymakers in Ireland to slow down and take extra care, especially when driving on the opposite side of the road to which they are used to.