148. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the means by which Ireland’s policy of neutrality will inform its approach to EU foreign and security policy discussions during its 2026 EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59274/25]
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100. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations that are ongoing in relation to Ireland's forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57156/25]
135. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide information on the co-ordination of the EU presidency by his Department; and the details of all cross-departmental groups that have been organised and the membership of same. [55464/25]
137. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland’s priorities for the EU presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57176/25]
171. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the central funding committed by Government to facilitate the delivery of a successful presidency for Ireland; the way in which this funding will be allocated to different departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55466/25]
172. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide information on the co-ordination of the EU presidency by his Department; the details of all cross-Departmental groups that have been organised and the membership of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55467/25]
136. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which the trio procedure associated with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of Ministers works, specifically when Ireland's involvement in the trio begins and ends; whether particular policy initiatives have been identified; whether he expects Ireland to be guided by progress reports from the Danish & Cypriot presiden…
2. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress of plans for the management of the EU Presidency in 2026; if decisions to host events outside Dublin have been made; if so, the locations agreed or those being considered for such events; and if the regions, insofar as is practical, will be showcased in equal measure to promote tourism and inward investment. [50742/25…
102. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which his Department will consult on shaping the agenda of Ireland's Presidency of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50336/25]
103. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects to have a draft timetable for the various EU Ministerial engagements for Ireland's EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50337/25]
105. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the means by which his Department will consult on shaping the agenda of Ireland’s presidency of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50348/25]
106. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects to have a draft timetable for the various EU Ministerial engagements for Ireland’s EU presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50349/25]
108. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the list of priorities for the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU; if advocating for the tackling of sexual and domestic violence against women will be considered as a core priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48987/25]
50. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a programme of events for the Irish Presidency of the European Union in 2026 will be published. [46148/25]
85. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether civil society will be consulted in relation to Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency; the process for this; when will it begin; the way in which Irish organisations can express an interest in participating; if financial resources will be made available to support civil society engagement; and if he will make a statement on th…
107. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations underway for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026; the key thematic priorities under consideration; the estimated staffing and budget allocations to support the Presidency across his Department and the permanent representation in Brussels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
134. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there will be a recruitment process for additional staff for the EU Presidency; if persons outside the public service will be eligible for consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43844/25]
192. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider Kilkenny city as a host town for meetings of the Presidency of the European Union in 2026. [33341/25]
201. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to bring some of the high-level meetings during Ireland's EU presidency to east Cork to ensure County Cork benefits from the profile the presidency brings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33870/25]
205. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to give favourable consideration to Killarney as a suitable destination for the heads of states meetings and functions during Ireland’s EU Presidency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34205/25]
192. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to consider Killarney, County Kerry, as a host town for meetings of the Presidency of the European Union in 2026. [25934/25]
170. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on Ireland's plans to host a meeting of the European Political Community; the key themes that may be explored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16411/25]
10. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of preparations to ensure a successful EU Presidency in 2026; if the Government will publish plans for Ireland's upcoming Presidency to deliver against strategic priorities for Europe and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4445/25]
12. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to report on the preparatory work within his Department in advance of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the European Council in 2026. [4436/25]