Sean Kelly MEP

Von der Leyen to appoint agri commissioner from EPP if elected

An Irish MEP, has stated that the next European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development will be selected from the EPP, should Ursula von der Leyen retain her position as the president of the European Commission.

Kelly: Elect MEPs that 'advocate for Irish agriculture'

Agri Politics

Kelly: Elect MEPs that 'advocate for Irish agriculture'

Voters have been urged to "elect responsible MEPs" to the European Parliament when they go to the polls on Friday June 7, 2024.

Tillage

MEP discusses the impact of EU policy on tillage sector

The latest edition of the ‘Tillage Edge’ podcast features an in-depth interview with Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly

Environment

Farmers must not be demonised for trying to make a living - MEP

Farmers must be given the tools and not just demonised for simply trying to make a living, an Irish MEP has said.

Agri Politics

Planning refusal for Kerry LNG facility is 'against' EU policy- MEP

The decision by An Bord Pleanála to refuse permission for a LNG terminal in Co. Kerry is, according to an Irish MEP, "against" EU policy.

Agri-Business

MEP: NI Protocol discussions 'getting more positive by the day'

Potential progress in terms of proposed trade channels under the Northern Ireland Protocol is expected following a meeting in Brussels today.

Agri-Business

MEP calls for automatic approval of renewable energy projects

Renewable energy projects should be automatically approved if the planning process takes more than two years, MEP Sean Kelly has urged.

Agri-Business

ICOS workshop hears pieces missing from 'rewetting jigsaw'

ICOS workshop examines where the quickest and most impactful gains could be made on decarbonising above and below ground.

Rural Life

Solar energy technologies will be 'pivotal' for buildings - MEP

The use of energy-saving and generation technologies will be pivotal for buildings, MEP for Ireland south, Seán Kelly has said.

Environment

MEPs call for 'real supports' for Irish farmers

Irish farmers must receive 'tangible supports' and financial incentives if they are to cut emissions by 25%, two Irish MEPs have said

Agri Politics

MEP Sean Kelly receives 2022 Energy Solutions Award

MEP for Ireland south Séan Kelly has been awarded the 2022 Energy Solutions Award in recognition of his work on sustainable policy.

Agri Politics

MEP says NI Protocol Bill 'marks a new low in relations'

The UK's Northern Ireland protocol bill has been debated in the EU Parliament today after it passed the second stage in the House of Commons.

Agri Politics

MEPs 'ready to reject' Mercosur if EU agriculture threatened

EU trade negotiators have been warned that assurances given to farmers on Mercosur in recent years "must be respected".

Agri-Business

Kelly: 'Being sensible and practical' is best response to calf welfare

"Sensible and practical" responses are what is needed in the face of calf welfare issues during live exports, according to Seán Kelly.

Agri Politics

Major EU investment planned for farming and agri-business

MEP Séan Kelly said EU was ready to invest €650 billion in a new investment programme that will bring all the financial instruments together.

Agri Politics