- EU Presidency: Ireland navigates budget, finance, and social challenges
- Ireland holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, with meetings taking place in the Europa Building.
Ireland began its presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, 2026, involving high-level government and financial discussions.
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Ireland began its presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, 2026, involving high-level government and financial discussions.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ireland's EU presidency includes high-level meetings on transport and discussions on European road deaths.Sub-event
- Ireland lobbies the European Union regarding the approval of bonds, involving the Central Bank of Ireland and the European Commission.Sub-event
- Ireland is seeking deeper economic ties with Europe during its Council Presidency, involving financial experts and transatlantic investment discussions.Sub-event
- Sinn Féin debated a motion regarding AI funding, endorsed by Danny O’Donoghue, while Ireland holds the Council of Europe presidency.Sub-event
- Taoiseach leads the Conference of European Churches while Ireland holds the EU Presidency.Sub-event
- The Department of Finance is receiving budget submissions and a director is advocating for cost reduction in the context of Ireland's EU presidency.Sub-event
- Ireland is providing humanitarian aid for earthquake victims while using its presidency to guide the European agenda.Sub-event
- The EU Council Presidency meeting addressed budgetary shifts impacting agricultural policy.Sub-event
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The presidency of the EU Council is underway, with the Taoiseach engaging with MEPs.1 source
Ireland's presidency of the EU Council involves high-level discussions by government and central bank officials.1 source
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Ireland holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, with meetings taking place in the Europa Building.Also in this story
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Within EU Presidency: Ireland navigates budget, finance, and social challenges
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