MEP for Ireland South and leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly, has called on Parliamentary colleagues to halt discussions on the inclusion of the maritime sector in the EU Emissions Trading System – the flagship climate action instrument of the EU – stating that its inclusion in the system, on top […]

“Some 4 billion parcels or small deliveries are ordered online every year in the EU, but we are not exploiting the full potential of online trade in Europe. In fact, European Commission research shows that in two-thirds of all cases, e-shoppers abandon their shopping carts online, before placing an order, when they see the cost […]

“A huge majority (85 percent) of Irish people recognise the value of unity between EU citizens, according to the latest Eurobarometer poll,” Seán Kelly MEP has confirmed.

MEP for Ireland South and leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly, has moved to amend an important European Commission legislative proposal, saying that the proposal in its current form could “negatively affect economic growth and even prevent companies from expanding”. 

“The Single Market is one of the biggest achievements of the European Union – providing businesses with access to a barrier-free market of over 500 million citizens. However, we have yet to reap the same benefits in terms of Europe’s Digital Single Market”, Seán Kelly MEP has said.