THE coronavirus pandemic and the danger it poses to life, health and wellbeing has focused everybody’s minds, hearts and energy on doing whatever it takes to fight it, MEP Seán Kelly has stressed. The leader of Fine Gael in the EU Parliament was speaking this Thursday before voting, in a special email poll, in favour… Continue Reading
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It’s not a moment to launch trade wars
A KERRY MEP has accused Donald Trump of behaving in an aggravating manner. Seán Kelly lashed out at the US President’s decision to increase trade tariffs against EU aircraft at a time when international cooperation is needed in combating the global crisis due to the coronavirus. The decision to impose an additional trade duty on… Continue Reading
‘It is essential that Kerry makes its voice heard’
THE Mayor of Kerry has embarked on an extensive week-long visit to the United States as part of the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Cllr Niall Kelleher will avail of the opportunity to promote the county and meet with US agencies, politicians and officials during a number of meetings and events in Chicago and New… Continue Reading
Kerry demanding action to counter Covid-19 threat
THE dreaded coronavirus poses the biggest financial threat to Europe, and globally, since the 2008 crash, Ireland South MEP, Seán Kelly, has warned. He was speaking in Brussels as the European Parliament debated emergency measures to prevent and contain the spread of the virus. The Killarney-based MEP said the European Investment Bank can open the… Continue Reading
Kelly’s fears for small businesses and farmers
MEP Seán Kelly has said while EU institutions and leaders must prioritise public health concerns, they must also be mindful of the economic impact the Coronavirus may have on small to medium sized businesses and farmers. The Killarney based leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament made the comments as coordinated economic measures to… Continue Reading
