It’s reported that Kerry MEP Séan Kelly failed in his bid to secure a vice-presidential position in Europe.
Former Vice-President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness was nominated as European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union last month.
This left her former post vacant.
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MEP Séan Kelly lost out in a two-way vote to succeed his fellow Fine Gael MEP, according to the Irish Times.
Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola was selected as one of the 14 vice-presidents of the European Parliament.
