95. 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, that venues outside of Dublin (details supplied), such as Killarney, Tralee, Kenmare or Dingle have been considered as locations for the summit meetings of EU senior officials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66474/25]
Topics / EU Presidency
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsEU Presidency
273 questions from 61 TDs, between 11 February 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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266 written, 7 oral
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| January 2025 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 0 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 17 |
| October 2026 | 18 |
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149. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of the agreed external contracts for Ireland’s presidency of the EU Council in 2026; the purpose of each; and the estimated value. [65344/25]
84. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the likely priorities on renewable energy during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64261/25]
85. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the likely priorities on energy affordability during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64262/25]
111. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the likely priorities on transport during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64265/25]
199. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of Ireland preparing for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July to December2026 and a public consultation underway, if the Government will publish the timeframe and regional engagement plan explicitly for Cork and Munster stakeholders; the way in which regional priorities for example, maritime innovati…
117. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the dates during Ireland's Presidency it will host a summit meeting of the European Political Community and an informal meeting of the European Council. [58201/25]
143. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade as we prepare to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026, if he will outline thematic priorities that have been agreed by Government for the Presidency, with particular reference to regional development, green transition and digital governance; the means by which Cork and the Munster region will be integra…
144. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government’s key strategic priorities and policy themes for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59270/25]
145. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether gender equality, social inclusion, or the advancement of women’s rights are expected to feature as cross-cutting priorities during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59271/25]
146. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to include regional and civil society stakeholders in shaping and delivering Ireland’s 2026 EU Presidency priorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59272/25]
147. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland intends to prioritise peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and de-escalation efforts as part of its programme for the 2026 EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59273/25]
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]
188. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in view of Ireland’s forthcoming EU presidency and the Government’s recent briefing to cabinet on visiting EU and non-EU heads of state, if he will provide the planned regional infrastructure investments linked to the presidency year (including in Cork), by county; the details of the way in which these investments will align with the n…
337. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport in view of Ireland’s forthcoming EU presidency and the Government’s recent briefing to cabinet on visiting EU and non-EU heads of state, if he will provide the planned regional infrastructure investments linked to the presidency year (including in Cork), by county; the details of the way in which these investments will align with the national climate-resilience…
504. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the likely priorities on banking and financial services during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59387/25]
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]
697. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the special provisions that are being made to ensure the security of the State during the forthcoming holding of the EU Presidency from July-December 2026. [54883/25]
722. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the details of An Garda Síochána’s Operation Brehon. [55450/25]
796. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide information on the funding being provided for child and youth participation during Ireland’s EU Presidency in 2026; the initiatives being planned by her Department; the collaboration planned with other departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55465/25]
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…