EU Presidency

61. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to avail of the opportunity of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union to draw attention to the cultural sector, particularly in the context of challenges posed by artificial intelligence; if he will organise a conference during the Presidency on this issue; and if he plans to engage with the Ministe…

435. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 917 of 28 April 2026, the specific diplomatic and policy actions planned to progress the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, including any planned bilateral engagements with Member States maintaining …

330. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an outline of all the events being planned by her Department for the EU Presidency; if she will provide details of all bursaries or grants being supported by her Department for stakeholder events or activities for the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32068/26]

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]

240. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the latest update on his Department’s preparations for Ireland’s EU Presidency; the way in which he plans to oversee budgetary discussions on the next multi-annual financial framework post-2027 in a manner that will safeguard Ireland’s fiscal interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26559/26]

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. [23258/26]

934. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he can provide details on the youth forum which will take place in the lead-up to Ireland's Presidency and the online safety conference that will run during it; the position regarding the way in which young people will be engaged with on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19143/26]

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 …

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 …

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 prog…

269. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department plans to engage staff from the private sector who work in accountancy and corporate law firms to work in his Department during the course of the upcoming EU Presidency term; the terms under which such staff will be engaged; the number of staff his Department plans to hire; the measures planned to guar…

270. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence 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 conflict…

355. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Education and Youth 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 potent…

379. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department plans to engage staff from the private sector who work in accountancy and corporate law firms to work in his Department during the course of the upcoming EU Presidency term; the terms under which such staff will be engaged; the number of staff his Department plans to hire; the measures planned to guard …

400. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department plans to engage staff from the private sector who work in accountancy and corporate law firms to work in his Department during the course of the upcoming EU Presidency term; the terms under which such staff will be engaged; the number of staff his Department plans to hire; the measures planned to g…

492. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality 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 …

576. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health 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…

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]

230. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the EU Presidency county pairings announced in January; the requirements and obligations for local authorities in relation to this; the engagement that has taken place with local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17091/26]