Irish Foreign Ministry

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[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

✍️ and it’s law! The first legislation under the Irish EU Presidency is formally adopted! 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Delighted to join @EP_President in signing EU legal acts, on behalf of the Council of the EU, including new EU Digital AI Omnibus.

For more info, see: https://t.co/s9d1Qbc4J1

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Productive engagement with FM bin Farhan on the ongoing situation in the Middle East and bilateral relations between Ireland and Saudi Arabia.

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

European Democracy in action!

Today in Strasbourg, I joined Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD, as he addressed the European Parliament on the Irish EU Presidency.

As the Taoiseach said, we are ready to get things done.

#Ireland2026EU 🇮🇪🇪🇺

[British-Irish Council @BICSecretariat]

This week, the @Govgg will host the 45th BIC Summit https://t.co/MB6blQTYMc. Focusing on the Strengthening Early Years and Family Support for Happy, Healthy Childhoods and Lifelong Wellbeing. @GovJersey @GovIE @WelshGovernment @scotgov @IOMGovernment @niexecutive @GOVUK

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Dialogue and diplomacy are essential to building lasting peace and stability.

In Doha today, I met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss the challenges facing the Middle East and ongoing efforts to secure peace

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade @HMcEntee will visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, with a focus on efforts towards regional peace and stability, advancing trade and investment opportunities for Ireland, and engaging with Irish communities across the Gulf.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Congratulations to the people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence 🇺🇸

Our two countries’ stories are inextricably linked through history, migration and shared values.

Millions of Americans proudly trace their roots to Ireland today.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

As our Presidency of the Council of the European Union officially gets underway, Minister @HMcEntee looks back at the first week of events 🇮🇪🇪🇺

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Europe's future starts with working together. 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Honoured to welcome President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners to Cork as Ireland's EU Presidency gets underway.

[Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD]

Day 2 🇮🇪🇪🇺

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Irish leadership brings people together.

You help find common ground.

And get things done.

When Europe has faced moments of change, Ireland has so often helped chart the course.

Including through your successful EU Presidencies.

https://t.co/XjR0sWIHIH

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

Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD welcomes European Commission President @vonderleyen ahead of the second day of engagements with the College of Commissioners.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Earlier today, Minister @nealerichmond delivered the opening address at the Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Summer Forum in Dublin.

The forum is co-hosted by DFAT with the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management.

https://t.co/p9J8hCEW37

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Deeply saddened by the devastating overnight attacks on Kyiv and the tragic loss of innocent lives. Russia's brutal and illegal war of aggression continues to inflict unimaginable suffering on the Ukrainian people.

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

I was proud to represent the Irish Government as President Zelensky, departed Dublin yesterday.

The Irish EU Presidency will support Ukraine, in its fight against Russia’s illegal war, and on its EU path. Russia again showed its utter brutality and inhumanity last night.

Ireland will stand with Ukraine, for however long it takes 🇮🇪🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦

Special thanks to @GardaTraffic and @defenceforces for all their work.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Ireland's EU Presidency begins today. The next six months are about more than meetings, they're about delivering real benefits for people: jobs, opportunities, innovation, security and stronger communities.

Here's to making a difference where it matters most! 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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

Europe stands with Ukraine.

Welcome back to Ireland, President @ZelenskyyUa .

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

Let the work begin!

Ireland has officially assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union!

Team Ireland is ready to deliver for Europe, and our people!

#Ireland2026EU 🇮🇪🇪🇺

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

Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, @HMcEntee

“Ireland will work with our European partners to strengthen our economy, enhance our security and uphold the values that define our Union.”

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Welcoming @eucopresident, President of the European Council, to Dublin as Ireland officially begins its Presidency of the Council of the European Union.🇮🇪🇪🇺