Irish Foreign Ministry

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[Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 @Ireland2026eu]

Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD welcomes European leaders to the Informal Meeting of EU Heads of State or Government in Dublin today

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

The leaders of the EU are gathered in Dublin today, as Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD hosts an informal meeting of the European Council.

On the agenda:

🟢 Boosting European competitiveness
🟢Strengthening European AI capability
🟢 Supporting Ukraine

#EUCO | #Ireland2026EU 🇮🇪🤝🇪🇺

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Tugann an aire, @HMcEntee an t-eolas is déanaí ar Uachtaránacht na hÉireann ar an AE mar a freastalaíonn ceannairí ar fud na hEorpa agus níos faide amach ar Comhphobal Polatiúil na hEorpa agus an Cruinniú neamhfhoirmiúil de Chinn Stáit nó Rialtais an AE a óstáil ag an Taoiseach

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Minister @HMcEntee gives an update on Ireland’s EU Presidency as leaders from across Europe and further afield attend the European Political Community Summit in Dublin and the Taoiseach hosts an informal Council meeting of EU leaders

[Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 @Ireland2026eu]

Europe - Strong, Secure and Connected.

Today in Dublin, leaders from across the continent are gathered at the EPC to discuss strengthening Europe’s economy and addressing major geopolitical challenges.

[Government of Ireland @GovIE]

☘️ Céad míle fáilte

Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed leaders to the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Dublin today.

For more information on the EPC Summit, visit https://t.co/UxZNBvApX8

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

There is clear momentum in Montenegro’s path to EU membership.

I shared some of my thoughts with @ftbrussels and set out the work of the Irish Presidency.

https://t.co/xlxwNskGWj

[Government of Ireland @GovIE]

Ireland will host the ninth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Dublin, on November 12th.

See more on https://t.co/31EzTKgXDW

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

May Tomi Reichental’s memory be a blessing.

It was an honour to join members of the Reichental family, @LordMayorDublin, members of the Irish Jewish community, and distinguished guests, to remember Tomi Reichental at the @MansionHouseDub

May his life’s work continue to inspire future generations to reject hatred, defend human dignity, and build a more tolerant and compassionate world.

[Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 @Ireland2026eu]

🇮🇪🇪🇺 Minister @HMcEntee welcomes Council conclusions on humanitarian action which reaffirm the EU's commitment to remaining a reliable and predictable humanitarian donor at a time of severe pressure on global humanitarian funding.

🔗Learn more: https://t.co/uK7ojy2Sei

[Ambassador Jonathan Conlon 🇮🇪 🇵🇱 @IEAmbPoland]

The Embassy mourns, along with all of Poland, the tragic loss of life in Kraków. Our heartfelt condolences to the families & loved-ones of the victims. We wish a speedy recovery to all the injured, not least the heroic police officers, who risked their lives in the line of duty.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Shocked by news of a drive-by shooting this afternoon in central Krakow. My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims & all who were injured. Our Embassy in Warsaw is monitoring the situation. Any Irish citizens in the area should follow the directions of local authorities.

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

Montenegro is now two-thirds of the way to completing its EU accession negotiations.

Proud to close two further negotiation chapters today, thanks to the hard work and cooperation of fellow Member States, and Prime Minister @MickeySpajic and his government.

Onwards! 🇮🇪🇪🇺🤝🇲🇪

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Faigh tuilleadh eolais faoin gcaoi ar féidir leatsa nó le daoine óga a bhfuil aithne agat orthu páirt a ghlacadh i gComórtas "Mise agus an tAontas Eorpach" ar https://t.co/tMtW59kxqm

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Minister @HMcEntee looks back at some of the significant achievements of Ireland’s EU Presidency in recent weeks, as the ‘EU and Me’ competition is promoted alongside the 'Young Person's Guide to the EU Presidency'

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Caitheann an tAire @HMcEntee súil siar ar chuid de na héachtaí suntasacha a bhain Uachtaránacht na hÉireann ar an AE amach le roinnt seachtainí anuas, agus an comórtas "Mise agus an tAE" á chur chun cinn in éineacht leis an "Treoir don Duine Óg faoi Uachtaránacht an AE"

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Faigh tuilleadh eolais faoin gcaoi ar féidir leatsa nó le daoine óga a bhfuil aithne agat orthu páirt a ghlacadh i gComórtas "Mise agus an tAontas Eorpach" | https://t.co/tMtW59kxqm

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Caitheann an tAire @HMcEntee súil siar ar chuid de na héachtaí suntasacha a bhain Uachtaránacht na hÉireann ar an AE amach le roinnt seachtainí anuas, agus an comórtas "Mise agus an tAE" á chur chun cinn in éineacht leis an "Treoir don Duine Óg faoi Uachtaránacht an AE"

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

I have asked that flags be flown at half-mast over the Department of Foreign Affairs tomorrow, as a former Minister in our Department, Gerard Collins, is laid to rest. My thoughts are with Gerard’s wife, Hilary, his family and his many friends.