Seán Kelly

Seán Kelly

MEP Seán Kelly (EPP, IE) is chair of the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Australia and New Zealand.

Op-ed: Why the EU-Australia trade deal didn't trigger a farmers' revolt
16 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU-Australia trade deal didn't trigger a farmers' revolt
Many of the arguments deployed against Mercosur — from fears over tariff-free imports to concerns about food standards — failed to resonate in the Australia talks, exposing weaknesses in the farming lobby's case.
How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
03 Oct 22
How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
Europe is in a vulnerable position this winter. In order to build ourselves up, we must optimise our collective energy resources
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May 22
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
01 Apr 21
Ensuring healthcare continuity
More needs to be done to ensure the proper transition of care for those suffering from PKU. Adult patients must not be forgotten, explains Seán Kelly.
26 May 20
Prioritising the importance of mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health is something that affects us all, particularly during the current crisis, and should be at the forefront of what policymakers do, writes Seán Kelly.