Ireland’s ministers present their priorities in meetings with the relevant parliamentary committees. Ireland holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU until the end of 2026.

Priorities of Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, July - December 2026

LIBE - Presentation of the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council

LEX siging ceremony in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Thomas BYRNE, Irish Minister of State,on behalf of the Irish Presidency

EP Plenary Session - July 2026 - EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires

Conference of Committee Chairs (CCC) - Meeting with Thomas BYRNE, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU

This News item shows extracts from the presentation of the EU Council's priorities by Irish Ministers at the following EP Committee meetings: Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), Committee on Culture and Education (CULT), Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE), Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) and Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI).

Presentation of the EU Council's priorities by Irish Ministers: extracts from the EP Committee meetings (LIBE, CULT, AFET, SEDE, AGRI, ENVI)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Thomas BYRNE, Irish Minister of State, on behalf of the Irish Presidency, sign four COD LEX texts on Strengthening of position of farmers, end-of-life-vehicles, Digital Omnibus on AI and Waste Shipment

Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management and Thomas BYRNE, Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, open the debate on EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires. Parliament debates strengthening the EU’s response to heatwaves and wildfires as Europe faces record temperatures and early extreme heat. With the continent experiencing its third-warmest spring and intense heatwaves, MEPs question the Commission on prevention and preparedness for escalating drought and wildfire risks. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires: opening statements by Thomas BYRNE, Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, and Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner

This News item shows extracts from the debateon EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires. Parliament debates strengthening the EU’s response to heatwaves and wildfires as Europe faces record temperatures and early extreme heat. With the continent experiencing its third-warmest spring and intense heatwaves, MEPs question the Commission on prevention and preparedness for escalating drought and wildfire risks. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires: extracts from the debate

The 4 components of the Conference on the Future of Europe (European Parliament, Commission, Council and representatives of the Citizens Panels) are set to finalise their work in a two-day session that will revolve around the adoption of the Conference’s proposals. Statements by the representatives of the Council of the European Union.

BYRNE, Thomas (IE)

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