Seán Kelly MEP, Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, has urged the EU to stay united and firm in defence of free trade in response to US President Donald Trump’s anticipated announcement of new tariffs on European exports. “Tariffs are bad for businesses, bad for workers, and bad for consumers on both sides […]

Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and Leader of the Fine Gael Delegation in the European Parliament, has renewed his call to finally end the biannual clock change in the European Union, setting a clear deadline for action by 2026. The clocks are set to go forward by one hour next weekend, in the early […]

Seán Kelly MEP, Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, has welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s decision to withdraw its application to appeal the High Court ruling on Shannon LNG. “This is a positive step forward for Ireland’s energy security,” Kelly said. “For too long, we have faced unnecessary delays and legal wrangling over a […]

Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and Leader of the Fine Gael Delegation in the European Parliament, has welcomed the European Commission’s publication of the Affordable Energy Action Plan, highlighting its importance for energy independence, competitiveness, and lower costs for businesses and households. “Affordable energy isn’t just about lower bills—it’s about ensuring European businesses can […]

Seán Kelly MEP has welcomed new EU plans to jointly procure critical medicines to secure supply for its citizens, announced by the European Commission today. “Measures outlined in today’s proposal for a Critical Medicines Act are both wise and welcome. Pharmacists across several EU Member States are struggling to maintain stocks of certain medicines – […]