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

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Micheál MARTIN, Irish Taoiseach on the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU

MEPs discuss the priorities of the Irish government’s six-month Council Presidency, which began on 1 July, with the Taoiseach. 

Under the banner of “Strength with Unity”, Ireland will focus on three policy pillars: competitiveness, values, and security. On competitiveness, the recently adopted “One Europe, One Market Roadmap” will act as a blueprint for the Presidency’s actions, focusing on the simplification agenda, a better integrated EU single market, trade, the energy transition, and digitalisation and AI. The Irish Presidency will also work to enhance the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine, promote active engagement in the Middle East, work towards the completion of accession negotiations with Montenegro, and seek to make substantial progress in negotiations with Albania, Moldova and Ukraine. 

 
On security, Ireland will focus on measures to strengthen European security and defence, including defence procurement, military mobility, cybersecurity, and action to counter hybrid threats. Reaching an agreement on the EU’s new long-term budget for 2028 to 2034 is an overarching priority for Ireland’s Council Presidency

Presentation of the programme of activities of Irish Presidency

EP President Metsola meets with Michael Martin, Irish PM (Taoiseach), who addresses the EP Plenary and discusses with MEPS the priorities of the Irish government’s six-month Council Presidency

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Michael Martin, Irish PM (Taoiseach)

The European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents visits Dublin ahead of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency. EP leaders meet with Irish President Catherine Connolly, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, and Oireachtas speakers. Ireland assumes the presidency on 1 July, with the Conference of Presidents held on 23 June to align priorities with Irish officials.

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents in Dublin with the incoming Council Presidency in Dublin

EP President Roberta METSOLA, meets with Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach)

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

Press conference of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Micheál MARTIN, Irish Taoiseach on the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU

EP Plenary Session - July 2026 - Presentation of the programme of activities of Irish Presidency

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Micheál MARTIN, Irish Taoiseach

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Irish Presidency of the Council - Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the Houses of Oireachtas

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Irish Presidency of the Council - Meeting with Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach)

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Irish Presidency of the Council - Meeting with Helen MCENTEE, Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Irish Presidency of the Council - Meeting with Catherine CONNOLLY, President of Ireland

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, President of the European Parliament, and Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheál MARTIN hold a press conference after the presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency in plenary. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach)

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, and Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister, close the debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency. Ireland’s Presidency ("Strength with Unity") prioritises competitiveness (One Europe, One Market Roadmap), security (defense, cybersecurity), and values (Ukraine support, Middle East engagement, EU enlargement). Key goals include EU budget agreement (2028-2034) and progress on accession talks.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner, and Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister

MEPs debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency. Ireland’s Presidency ("Strength with Unity") prioritises competitiveness (One Europe, One Market Roadmap), security (defense, cybersecurity), and values (Ukraine support, Middle East engagement, EU enlargement). Key goals include EU budget agreement (2028-2034) and progress on accession talks.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency: MEPs debate

Political group speakers take the floor after the presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency. Ireland’s Presidency ("Strength with Unity") prioritises competitiveness (One Europe, One Market Roadmap), security (defense, cybersecurity), and values (Ukraine support, Middle East engagement, EU enlargement). Key goals include EU budget agreement (2028-2034) and progress on accession talks.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency: one round of political group speakers

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, open the debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency. Ireland’s Presidency ("Strength with Unity") prioritises competitiveness (One Europe, One Market Roadmap), security (defense, cybersecurity), and values (Ukraine support, Middle East engagement, EU enlargement). Key goals include EU budget agreement (2028-2034) and progress on accession talks. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency: opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister, and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner

This News items shows the meeting between EP President Roberta METSOLA and Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheál MARTIN and extracts from the debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency. Ireland’s Presidency ("Strength with Unity") prioritizes competitiveness (One Europe, One Market Roadmap), security (defense, cybersecurity), and values (Ukraine support, Middle East engagement, EU enlargement). Key goals include EU budget agreement (2028-2034) and progress on accession talks.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Irish Presidency: meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Micheál MARTIN, Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) and extracts from the debate

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Irish Taoiseach Michael Martin answer to the press, sharing their perspectives on the EU-Ireland relationship and the country's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU.

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