Kelly Welcomes Government Consultation on EU Clock Change

Ireland South MEP, Sean Kelly, has welcomed the government’s decision to hold a public consultation on ending the practice of changing the clocks twice a year.

The move is in response to a European Commission proposal to end the practice in 2019.

Last month, Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, called for the change in his State of the Union address.

A survey of EU citizens showed overwhelming support for the move.

Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, wants the Irish government’s consultation to be conducted quickly:

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