“Cork’s latest research into renewable energy and particularly wave energy technology makes it the clear European leader in that sector”, Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly told EU policymakers attending a special briefing by Marine Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI) in Cork today (Thursday).

Some of Cork’s most successful researchers, scientists, IT specialists, business people and college professors began a two-day showcase of energy and tech-related projects based in Cork with special presentations to a visiting delegation of EU policymakers, hosted by Seán Kelly MEP today (30th March).

Ireland South MEP, Seán Kelly, is inviting local primary school teachers to join him at a special celebration of teachers and the Blue Star EU educational programme at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick on April 8th.

Sean Kelly MEP has voiced fresh concerns for Irish and European Ash trees as a new study has warned that an emerald borer beetle and the fungus causing ash dieback disease could kill millions of ash trees in Europe.

The Leader of the Fine Gael delegation in the European Parliament and Ireland South MEP, Seán Kelly, will host a visiting European Parliament delegation in Cork this week (30th-31st March).