Ireland South MEP, Seán Kelly, has called for the TV license fee to be replaced with an alternative public service media charge. “The cultural value of local radio stations cannot be overstated,” said Kelly, the leader of the Fine Gael delegation in the European Parliament. “However, at present, revenue from the TV license is largely […]

The European Commission has today (Wednesday) announced the “Fit for 55” legislative package, which will fundamentally overhaul the EU’s climate policy architecture and put the EU on track to deliver on its 2030 climate target of reducing emissions by 55% compared to 1990 levels. MEP for Ireland South and Fine Gael’s leader in the European […]

Fine Gael MEPs have warmly congratulated Women’s Aid on winning the European Citizen’s Prize 2021, following a nomination by the MEPs for the charity’s Too Into You campaign.

Opening the door to Europe for up to 200,000 visitors annually Today (Tuesday, June 22) the European Parliament voted to approve an investment of nearly €45 million for a bespoke ‘Europa Experience’ visitor centre for Ireland. As the second largest ever investment of its kind, it confirms Ireland’s place at the heart of Europe. The […]

The European People’s Party (EPP) Group in the European Parliament has appointed Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly, to the key position of Standing Rapporteur for the UK in the Parliament’s Committee on International Trade. In this post, MEP Kelly will chair the Monitoring Group for Trade with the UK and will have a very prominent […]