Results of the General Affairs Council, 14 July 2026
Ministers responsible for European affairs heard a presentation by the Presidency on its priorities and work programme for the second half of 2026.
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Minister Heydon chairs first Agrifish Council of Ireland's EU Presidency
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, today chaired the first Agrifish Council of Ireland’s EU Presidency.
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Results of the July Foreign Affairs Council
The first meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council during the Irish Presidency took place in Brussels on 13 July. It was chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HRVP), Kaja Kallas.
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Results of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 10 July 2026
The Irish presidency presented its work programme for the second half of the year in the field of economic and financial affairs at today’s meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers in Brussels.
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Taoiseach's Address to European Parliament
On Tuesday 7 July, Taoiseach Michéal Martin addressed the Plenary meeting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
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Informal meeting of Employment and Social Affairs Ministers (EPSCO)
EU Employment and Social Affairs Ministers discuss supports for a more inclusive and supportive society for all European citizens at the first Irish Presidency Informal Meeting on 6 July 2026
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Our Priorities
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Competitiveness
In order to deliver a secure economic future, which meets the needs and expectations of its people, Europe must act urgently to enhance its competitiveness and productivity.
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Values
Now more than ever, the EU needs to defend and vindicate our values within Europe and globally.
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Security
The Irish Presidency will work to advance measures that contribute to the strengthening of European security and defence.
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Competitiveness
In order to deliver a secure economic future, which meets the needs and expectations of its people, Europe must act urgently to enhance its competitiveness and productivity.
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Values
Now more than ever, the EU needs to defend and vindicate our values within Europe and globally.
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Security
The Irish Presidency will work to advance measures that contribute to the strengthening of European security and defence.