Published: Wed, 03 January 2024
Seán Kelly MEP has called on the EU to provide more financial and other support to young researchers, those working across vital medical, science and technology fields. MEP Kelly stressed the importance of their work for sustaining innovation in Europe and medical preparedness. “In the ever-changing landscape of global challenges, it is the young researchers […]
Published: Wed, 27 December 2023
“If the European Parliament has its way, consumers will be entitled to have more products and devices repaired, rather than being forced to buy newer expensive replacement models, pending negotiations on EU rules on the ‘right to repair’ in 2024”, said Seán Kelly MEP. “In addition, manufacturers will be encouraged to design products, like smart […]
Published: Fri, 22 December 2023
“As many young children in Ireland are eagerly awaiting some nice surprises from Santa Claus this Christmas, there’s good news for toy safety on the horizon with EU plans to update its rules in 2024”, said Seán Kelly MEP. The Ireland South MEP has welcomed EU plans to update toy safety legislation early in 2024. […]
Published: Wed, 13 December 2023
In response to the growing concerns around addictive digital design, Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, voices his support for new legislation aimed at curbing potentially harmful features such as infinite scrolling, default auto-play, and constant push notifications. The European Parliament overwhelming supported the proposal with 545 in favour, 12 against and 61 abstentions. Kelly […]
Published: Wed, 06 December 2023
In the wake of COP 27 last November, which showcased both progress and setbacks, the imminent COP 28 renews our focus on the critical issue of climate finance. The central question remains: who will bear the financial burden, and how soon? The European Union (EU) has historically played a pivotal role in U.N. climate talks, […]