MEP for Ireland South and Fine Gael’s leader in the European Parliament, Sean Kelly, has expressed his optimism about the passage of the protection of animals during transport Resolution. Speaking from Strasbourg today (Thursday) following the result in plenary, Mr. Kelly acknowledged that while EU animal welfare legislation is one of the most advanced in […]

Seán Kelly MEP and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament has congratulated his EPP Group colleague, Roberta Metsola, on her election as President of the European Parliament today (Tuesday). “Congratulations to the new President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, the third woman to be elected to the this prestigious role”, he said, […]

Although the UK left the EU over two years ago, there is still considerable disagreements concerning the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. This agreement keeps Northern Ireland in the EU’s single market for goods to protect the highly integrated all island economy and safeguard the Good Friday Agreement (GFA), which brought peace to the […]

Ireland South MEP and Rapporteur for the European Parliament Implementation Report on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), Seán Kelly has welcomed the publication of his completed report, which received overwhelming support as it passed through the European Parliament this afternoon. The Report was passed with 526 in favour, 109 against and 62 abstentions. […]

Seán Kelly MEP has been elected as First Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s new standing delegation to the EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly. Speaking from Brussels on Wednesday, the Ireland South MEP said he was “honoured” to take up the position on the delegation which will play a vital role in encouraging constructive dialogue between the EU […]