Dear @MichealMartinTD we share a priority: a stronger and more competitive EU economy.
@Ireland2026eu has an ambitious agenda to deliver on our 'One Europe One Market' plan:
So we can make Europe the best place to innovate, invest and scale.
And we count on you to help make our new generation of trade deals operational as quickly as possible, starting with India.
An Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD speaking on RTÉ'S Morning Ireland on what Ireland wants to achieve as it takes over the EU Presidency and in particular how SME's will be supported and prioritised.
What do you mean when you say deliver for our citizens do you mean Irish citizens or do you mean Ukraine citizens knowing you more then likely it’s Ukraine citizens as you did for the last four or five years
A productive day hosting President @vonderleyen and the European Commission in Cork.
We will use Ireland’s Presidency to deliver for our citizens and our economies; working together for a more competitive and secure Europe.
The bravery of the Ukrainian people is extraordinary.
Today I assured President @ZelenskyyUa that our EU Presidency will keep support for Ukraine at the very top of the agenda. Slava Ukraini! 🇮🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺
Childcare in Ireland is expanding, not collapsing.
Funding has grown from €260 million a decade ago to almost €1.5 billion in Budget 26.
We recognise there are challenges and are committed to reducing costs even further in Budget 27.
Today we welcomed President Metsola and the Conference of Presidents to Dublin Castle.
Delivering a successful EU Presidency relies on close cooperation with the European Parliament.
As we mark 10 years since the Brexit referendum, EU solidarity shown to Ireland remains my strongest reflection.
Each EU member state had our back and never wavered.
That solidarity and understanding will never be forgotten by Ireland, including during our EU Presidency.
The Health Minister says she’s not aware of any other hospitals where public consultants are offering private care.
She says the decision by the Rotunda Hospital to stop private care for consultants on public-only contracts is “the end” of the discussion.
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Marking 100 years of Fianna Fáil in Cork.
We honour the republicans of 1926 who built a positive future for Ireland. We remain committed to ensuring our strong voice in the world. #100bliain
✔️ I support this proposal by @MichealMartinTD.
And we need a stand-alone Minister for Defence, just like most European countries, including neutral #Austria
La verdadera amenaza que está destruyendo nuestro mundo no es Putin. SON ELLOS. Y cada uno de ellos deben ser arrestados de inmediato y llevada a juicio por crímenes de lesa humanidad.
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One of the worst leaders of our time, clinging on by the skin of his teeth, waiting for the EU presidency so he can retire with a nice EU job! Leaving his party but more importantly the country in a shambles!
Finally we begin to show the world Ireland is not going to accept another plantation
Great credit goes to everyone that helped Liam remove these state sponsored invaders
Cleaning up our city is one of the top issues raised across Dublin Central.
I’ve long called for tougher littering fines — from 1 September, fines will rise to €250.
Dublin Central needs a government TD who can deliver.
On 22 May, vote Ray McAdam No.1.
I condemn the launch of hundreds of bombs and drones on Ukraine last night. Russia’s actions stand in stark contrast to Ukraine’s offer to extend the three-day ceasefire. They underline in very clear terms who the aggressor is. Ireland stands with Ukraine and for peace.