Seán Kelly MEP has urged the European Commission to take immediate action to support Afghan girls and women who have been denied their fundamental right to education under the Taliban regime, by strengthening EU Academic Networks for Afghan citizens. As a former teacher, the Ireland South MEP is acutely aware of the adverse effects of […]

The five Fine Gael MEPs have proposed the creation of a special EU envoy for Northern Ireland to ensure regular dialogue with political representatives there. Seán Kelly, Frances Fitzgerald, Deirdre Clune, Maria Walsh and Colm Markey believe there is a need to ensure formalised communication with representatives in Northern Ireland so that any issues can […]

Seán Kelly MEP secured the majority vote of the largest political grouping in the EU Parliament, the EPP, in favour of new rules to improve the energy efficiency of Europe’s buildings. Today, the Parliament voted by ?? in favour, ?? against and ? abstentions to adopt its position on the revision of the Energy Performance […]

Speaking from a high-level event in the European Parliament on Thursday, Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, has stated that “now is not the time for a comprehensive redesign of the EU electricity market, but targeted changes could bring big benefits”. Kelly hosted the event along with Eurelectric, who represents the electricity industry at a […]

Securing a post-Brexit sanctions mechanism to protect EU interests may help ensure a deal is achieved on the Northern Ireland Protocol, according to Seán Kelly MEP and lead negotiator for the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee. “Before Christmas, the Parliament, Council and Commission reached a deal on new EU legislation. It will empower the European […]