European Union

801. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on Ireland’s position on preserving the principle of delegation as part of discussions on the EU Market Integration and Supervision Package. [57839/26]

162. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the range of topics covered and the outcome of his discussions in Cork with the Members of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53872/26]

282. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the range of topics covered and the outcome of his discussions in Cork with Members of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53920/26]

70. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his position on the deployment of the European Crisis Reserve. [52279/26]

87. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the recent expressions of support within the European Union for Morocco's autonomy plan as a credible and pragmatic basis for resolving the Western Sahara dispute; whether the Government intends to consider the EU stance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50051/26]

587. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a detailed update on Protocol 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49219/26]

1. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her Department's position on the accession of Armenia to the European Union following recent national elections; the way in which she will work to advance Armenia's accession during the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46052/26]

5. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the concrete priorities Ireland will pursue during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026 to support the protection of Palestinian civilians, uphold international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and advance a just and durable political solution for the Palestini…

6. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether Ireland will use its forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union to seek agreement among Member States on further EU measures in response to the situation in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory, including measures relating to humanitarian access, accountability for violations of international la…

132. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has applied, or intends to apply, to the European Commission for a temporary reduction of Ireland's mandatory solidarity contributions under Article 7(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1351; if not, the basis on which the Government considers Ireland not to be in a "critical situation" within the meaning of that A…

362. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the Governments position on draft legislation from the European Commission that will require member states to tax electricity at a lower rate than gas, in a bid to cut consumers’ power bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45895/26]

557. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has engaged at EU level regarding the VAT treatment of sunscreen products; whether consideration has been given to seeking amendments at EU level to permit reduced or zero VAT rates for sunscreen products as preventative health items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42669/26]

558. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of the implications of the current VAT treatment of sunscreen products in the context of public health policy and skin cancer prevention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42670/26]

559. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the approximately €1.1 billion in expected State receipts arising under the relevant EU banking and State-aid arrangements is expected to be fully drawn down during 2026; the projected timing of those receipts; and whether the anticipated scale of those receipts provides a basis for abolishing or amending the outbound paym…

821. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department will circulate a single email to all primary schools in mid-August 2026, in advance of the new school year and coinciding with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, publicising Key to the EU, an innovative and engaging education programme on active European citizenship at primary level, f…

1430. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the enactment dates of each regulation and directive that form the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; the mechanism by which the Government has opted in to each regulation and directive; whether there is a route for Government to opt-out of any regulation or directive at this point or any future point; and if he will ma…

283. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on interdepartmental security preparations for Ireland's EU Council Presidency, including arrangements for visiting dignitaries; to indicate how the December 2025 incident involving unidentified drones near President Zelenskyy's flight path is informing current interagency coordination; and…

9. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps or initiatives being put in place by her Department to encourage Irish people to take up employment opportunities in the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38029/26]

829. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Ireland supports the principle that investment in democracy, civic participation, equality, and independent media should form a strategic priority within the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework; whether the Government will advocate for an enhanced financial envelope for AgoraEU during negotiations at the Co…

944. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she recognises the role of the proposed AgoraEU programme in supporting democracy, equality, civil society organisations and fundamental rights initiatives across the European Union, including support for organisations working with marginalised communities such as LGBTQ+ people; and if she will make a statement on t…

2. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her Department's position on the accession of Armenia to the European Union following the European Parliament's resolution noting that Armenia could apply for membership if it meets the Copenhagen criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35584/26]

3. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her Department's position on a matter regarding enlargement of the European Union (details provided); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35585/26]

14. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which the EU-AU Joint Vision for 2030 is being implemented and monitored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31953/26]

15. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way the outcomes of the 2025 EU-AU Summit are being progressed at EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31954/26]

17. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland's plans to enhance EU-African Union partnership and relations during Ireland's upcoming presidency of the EU Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31956/26]