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 […]

Seán Kelly MEP has welcomed an important vote in favour of plans to vastly improve the energy efficiency of buildings across the EU. The European Parliament’s Energy Committee gave its endorsement to the report on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) with 49 votes in favour, 18 against and 6 abstentions. In leading negotiations […]

“We are fast approaching the one year anniversary of Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine, while the Russian regime continues to commit war crimes and intentionally attack civilians. Having Russian and Belarusian athletes compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics is unthinkable and should not be allowed. I am calling on all EU leaders to […]

Speaking from the European Parliament on Thursday(February 2), Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, has called for greater access for Afghan citizens to European academic networks. The Taliban government have issued a new decree that bans universities from enrolling women in the 2023 entrance exam, tightening their ban on women’s education in the country. Universities […]