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Billy Kelleher: Ursula von der Leyen does not speak for the EU on Israel and Iran

This is not the first time the European Commission president has exceeded her powers in relation to foreign policy — when it comes to Israel, she just can't help herself

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Fianna Fáil MEPs set to vote against von der Leyen over support of Israel

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Letters to the Editor: Water safety as crucial as road safety

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Billy Kelleher inches closer to being re-elected as Ireland South count could drag on until Friday

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Fianna Fáil believes it can win second seat in Ireland South as count continues

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Letters to the Editor: Gardaí were like lambs to the slaughter in Dublin riot

Elaine Loughlin: Sweeping change in the next Dáil as political dynasties end

Getting the balance right will define the next Dáil, but ultimately that will be decided by the electorate

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Building Irish nuclear energy plants 'does not make economic sense', claims Eamon Ryan

Green Party leader says the construction of nuclear plants would be too expensive for a country the size of Ireland

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Therapeutic team should be managing patient care

One reader argues for mental-health services where the right patient would be treated by the right clinician according to clinical need, with a maximum referral letter length of two pages

Fri, 15 Sep, 2023

Time to revisit the debate on nuclear energy, says Fianna Fáil MEP

Billy Kelleher hits out at the Government for continuing to dismiss nuclear as a option

Mon, 11 Sep, 2023

Irish Examiner View: Our naval crisis likely to worsen

Only 15 people completed their naval training last year, which is not nearly enough to fill the gap left by the departure of hundreds of personnel.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Fianna Fáil's Lisa Chambers 'considering' European elections bid

Ms Chambers said her decision would depend on the upcoming boundary review, which is due to be announced in August

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

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'A bit late and a bit rich': Irish MEPs criticised for environment law stance

European People’s Party, which represents Fine Gael, left negotiations last week on the Nature Restoration Law, which aims to restore at least 20% of the EU’s damaged land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems by 2050.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Call for pan-European air traffic control system as hundreds grounded by strikes

"There is no reason technically or from a safety point of view that it cannot be done," says travel expert Eoghan Corry.

Mon, 01 May, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Public is not so forgiving any more

Landlord controversies

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

Cork MEP Billy Kelleher failed to register rental property for two years

The Cork-based MEP Billy Kelleher failed to register a rental property with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) for two years. Mr Kelleher said that the property in Glanmire was registered between 2009 and 2020 but was not renewed.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Energy Infrastructure As Italy Readies Up to 8 Billion Euros in New Energy Relief

Government knew of energy supply issues, 'they just hoped it would go away', says former ESB head

"The Taoiseach should not have been surprised at this situation," said former head of ESB international Don Moore

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Irish Examiner View: In difficult times, debate must be civil

While politics is not for the faint of heart, civility and respect should be received by everyone — including those in power

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Let Me Tell You: Episode 2 - I was severely assaulted after IMF bailout, says MEP Billy Kelleher

Speaking to the Irish Examiner’s Let Me Tell You podcast, he said some ministers in Brian Cowen’s government had to take their children out of schools because of the hostility.

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Fianna Fáil MEP urges Irish firms to pull their operations out of Russia

Billy Kelleher, who owns shares in Kerry Group, has written to the food company asking that it shutter its Russian operations following the recent revelations of mass graves in Bucha, Ukraine.

Sun, 03 Apr, 2022

'Business as usual' for commercial airlines as flight prices for refugees fluctuate wildly

Calls for Government to charter commercial passenger jets to carry Ukrainian refugees to Ireland as commercial airlines accused of 'profiteering' from the crisis

Wed, 09 Mar, 2022

Billy Kelleher: 'Our colleagues in Ukraine asked us to visit ... we needed to look them in the eye'

Europe must meet this tsunami head on and look after these refugees with dignity and respect

Mon, 07 Mar, 2022

Billy Kelleher: We need to wean ourselves off unsustainable corporate tax revenues

Government reliance on corporate tax receipts from multinationals for day-to-day expenditure leaves us vulnerable to any fall in this revenue and is unsustainable in the long term

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: It's sick that Ireland doesn't have illness benefit for low-paid workers

Elaine Loughlin: Ireland's stand on Israeli 'annexation' pushes Palestine up the EU agenda

Cross-party and international support built into an extraordinary declaration which may have ripples far beyond Ireland's shores

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Daniel McConnell: Politicians keep changing their tune at an alarming rate

The trend of people abandoning previous stances wholesale in order for political expedience is frankly alarming, says Daniel McConnell

Sat, 30 Jan, 2021

Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald find some common ground in opening Dáil exchanges

They say you shouldn't throw stones when you live in a glasshouse, and for Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin, ensuring said house remained untouched was the order of the day on Tuesday.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin wouldn't have imagined his first nine days as Taoiseach going like this

The first time he took Leaders' Questions from the government side of the Dáil chamber will have played out differently had Micheál Martin ever imagined it.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Cowen says no outstanding driving offences following 'serious lapse of judgement' in 2016

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen says that he has no outstanding driving offences on his licence after admitting to a "serious lapse of judgement" by being caught drink-driving in 2016.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Fianna Fáil MEP attended Taoiseach’s election day when he should have isolated

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has apologised for not self-isolating having flown from Brussels to Dublin last week.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach welcomes proposed €750bn EU Covid-19 recovery fund

Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar has welcomed the proposal today by the European Commission of a €750bn fund to help the bloc's economy through the recession induced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Scepticism in EU over Brexit plan, says Simon Coveney

Tanaiste Simon Coveney has said there will be a considerable degree of scepticism in Brussels to the UK’s protocol on Northern Ireland, particularly in relation to customs controls.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Irish MEP's call for mandatory checks at airports as EU set to issue new travel guidelines

As the EU prepares to tomorrow issue new guidelines for member states on travel, quarantine and health and safety measures, Irish MEPs have called for mandatory health checks at Irish airports and border entry points.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Stocks slip on fears over EU stimulus package

European stocks ended lower, snapping two days of gains, after the region’s leaders failed to agree on a long-term stimulus package and reports of a failed Covid-19 drug trial weighed on sentiment.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Trillion euro rescue plan call to boost EU economy

A €1trn Marshall Plan-like economic stimulus package is needed to kickstart European economies following the Covid-19 crisis, an Irish MEP has said.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

MEP calls for mortgage payments for those affected by coronavirus to be suspended

He said a "national response" to the coronavirus is needed - adding that the banks "owed" the Irish taxpayer.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Fianna Fáil has to be more relevant to younger voters

"It's all about housing," says Padraig O' Sullivan, who retained his seat in Cork north central last month.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020

Mayor elected as replacements for newly-elected TDs join Cork council

Cork County Council has elected a new mayor and welcomed four new councillors who were co-opted onto the local authority to replace members who have been elected to the Dáil.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Billy Kelleher: Middle East peace plan a 'farce'

MEPs are debating the proposal which foresees both a future Palestinian state and recognition of Israeli sovereignty over settlements in the West Bank.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

Momentous day for Sinn Féin in Cork North-Central

The four-seater was already one of the most open in the country before a single vote was cast as three of the four TDs elected in 2016 weren't on the ballot this time out.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

Never Mind The Ballots: Prospective coalition kingmakers; Martin's withering put down

We take a sideways look at the election.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

Martin disagrees with Kelleher's call to cut RTÉ's licence fee

Micheál Martin has strongly disagreed with his MEP's call to cut RTÉ's licence fee and instead praised the broadcaster's coverage of Brexit.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

‘Labour heritage in Cork is important’

The northside of Cork City has been neglected by its recent political representatives with one Government TD not even bothering to show up for work, said Labour’s general election candidate for Cork North Central.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2020

Constituency profile: Multiple challengers in Cork North Central shake-up

There aren’t many constituencies facing as much of a shake-up as Cork North-Central.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2020

David Davin-Power: Bruising start to campaign for Fine Gael as Leo missteps

Fine Gael’s focus is on Brexit but health and homelessness cannot be far behind, writes David Davin-Power.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

Cork Election Wrap: Sinn Féin to add Thomas Gould to Cork North-Central ticket

Sinn Féin councillor Thomas Gould is set to be announced as the party's candidate in Cork North-Central.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

Martin confirms Kelleher will vote in favour of Brexit Withdrawal agreement

Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has called on Fine Gael to “stop the silly attacks” on Brexit and confirmed that his party colleague, MEP Billy Kelleher, will be voting in favour of the Brexit Withdrawal agreement later this month.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

Varadkar attacks Fianna Fáil and MEP Kelleher over opposing Brexit deal

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has claimed that Fianna Fail are "not to be trusted" as he criticised their MEP for proposing to vote against the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

'This is not the time for the Fianna Fáil junior B team' - FG on the attack as campaign underway

"Any legislation going through Parliament deserves scrutiny," Micheál Martin said. "But he will be voting for the Withdrawal Treaty."

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

Byelections 2019: ‘Strong TD now for a neglected constituency’in Cork North Central

It was a good day at the office for Fianna Fáil, according to party leader Micheál Martin, and it was hard to disagree.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

Byelections 2019: Winning candidates welcome poll results

The Government suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four byelections yesterday, while Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party celebrated their victories.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2019