99. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps Ireland is taking during the EU Presidency to advocate for EU membership for Bosnia and Herzegovina; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47156/26]
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228. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of cars and buses that will be required by the State to meet the transport requirements of the State during the period of the EU Presidency; if the fleet will be purchased or hired; if special security vehicles will be purchased; if drivers will be recruited by the State; and if so, the number required. [45554/26]
200. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an overview of dates, times and venues of meetings scheduled associated with Ireland’s Presidency of the EU. [43836/26]
203. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline her Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41751/26]
2. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the priorities the Government has identified for Ireland's upcoming EU presidency; and which of these measures will be aimed specifically at reducing the cost of energy. [39679/26]
277. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she envisages Ireland, during its European Union Presidency, being able to ensure that the EU awards higher priority to its efforts to address the multiplicity of conflicts and disadvantage impacting the Sahel region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40190/26]
278. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if in the context of Irelands European Union Presidency more can be done to counteract campaigns of disinformation particularly in matters relating to the war in Ukraine and the plight of Palestinian citizens; if Ireland will do more to influence the social media platforms not least those headquartered in Ireland; and if she will make a sta…
37. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will provide an update on preparations for Ireland’s EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38336/26]
39. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which she intends to use Ireland’s EU Presidency to highlight the issue of Palestinian statehood, in addition to humanitarian relief for Gaza, at the relevant Council of Ministers meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38338/26]
47. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a venue outside of Dublin, such as Killarney, has been considered as a location for summit meetings of EU senior officials in preparation for Ireland’s hosting of the EU Presidency from July to December 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38106/26]
53. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations being undertaken by her Department for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026, with particular emphasis on the way in which this presidency will be utilised to advocate for the interests of rural Ireland, including agricultural and community development policies; whether there wil…
6. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations ongoing in relation to Ireland's forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38022/26]
273. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if in preparation for Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency from July to December 2026, a venue outside of Dublin, such as Killarney, has been considered as a location for summit meetings of EU senior officials (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37096/26]
5. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she plans to visit Finland prior to Ireland holding the presidency of the Council of the EU. [31034/26]
260. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she plans to use Ireland’s EU Presidency to highlight the issue of Palestinian statehood, as opposed to humanitarian relief for Gaza, at the relevant Council of Ministers meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30978/26]
341. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of officials seconded to her Department from other departments, by grade to augment her Department's role for 2026 during Ireland's the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. [28741/26]
274. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans if any, for the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management during the Irish Eu Council Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23683/26]
305. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her position in relation to the potential for Iceland, Norway, Montenegro and Albania to progress their accession process under Irelands EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25612/26]
149. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on Ireland’s preparations for the presidency of the Council of the EU in light of the most recent war in the Middle East; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22538/26]
151. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her ongoing co-operation and collaboration with the Cypriot government, to prepare for the upcoming EU Presidency and to ensure a smooth transition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23058/26]
167. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs her plans for the Council of Europe during the EU Council presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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266. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department plans to engage staff from the private sector who work in accountancy and corporate law firms to work in her Department during the course of the upcoming EU Presidency term; the terms under which such staff will be engaged; the number of staff her Department plans to hire; the measures planned to guard against potential conflicts …
267. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which preparations are being organised across Government for Ireland’s EU Council Presidency commencing in July 2026, and for the associated Trio Presidency programme; the governance structures in place to oversee preparation including any interdepartmental groups, senior officials’ committees and Cabinet oversight arrangements; the nu…
268. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade which Departments/Ministries have been requested to provide input to the Trio programme documents and Ireland’s draft Presidency priorities; the nature of the input sought; the key legislative and policy priorities identified for Ireland’s Presidency term, including the principal EU files Ireland expects to prioritise for progress and/or agreemen…
3. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on Ireland’s preparations for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. [17311/26]