Seán Kelly MEP has strongly criticised French proposals to alter the calculation method for dividing up the EU’s Brexit fund, designed to help countries most negatively affected by Brexit of which Ireland stands to gain around €1.05 billion under current projections. “The French proposal to alter the calculation simply threatens to delay the arrival of […]

Seán Kelly MEP is calling for Ireland to be more proactive in maintaining its strong voice in Brussels after the UK’s departure from the EU.

During this long winter at home, the cost of heating their homes has become a heavier burden on many households. Even before the pandemic hit, over 30 million Europeans struggled to pay their energy bills. In the broader scheme of things, to achieve a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, the European Commission is working on the […]

The European Parliament has strongly condemned the military coup in Myanmar in South East Asia with a Joint Resolution co-authored by Seàn Kelly MEP, lead negotiator for the EPP Group. “What happened is incredibly worrying for the people of Myanmar, and it is important that the European Parliament speaks in one voice to condemn the […]

Fine Gael MEPs have congratulated Family Carers Ireland on winning the prestigious European Citizen’s Prize 2020, as announced today (Friday, February 12). The Fine Gael MEPs nominated the Irish charity for the award last year in order to highlight and pay tribute to the vital role of carers in society. In welcoming the accolade, Seán […]