Micheal O Conchuir

Brussels based Kerryman. Interest in Politics, Sport, General Affairs. All views personal. Gaeilge & Fáilte.

[Jorge Liboreiro @JorgeLiboreiro]

And this is all you need to know about the nego-box and what it means for the budget talks.

The MFF race begins now.

With @BertuzLuca.
https://t.co/sp1BAZOr6T

[Jorge Liboreiro @JorgeLiboreiro]

Here it is: the nego-box of the Cyprus presidency

🍀 €942 billion for agriculture, cohesion, borders, fisheries, security
🖲️ €502 billion for competitiveness
🌍 €182 billion for Global Europe
🏬 €104 billion for administration
😷 €134 billion for COVID debt

*In 2025 prices

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

The official website of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 is now live! 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Discover the programme, priorities and events of Ireland’s Presidency and much more here!

🔗 https://t.co/YxqsqM552n / https://t.co/CLbxBUN4pm

[Raffaele Fitto @RaffaeleFitto]

🇪🇺 Oggi, insieme al Commissario @CostasKadis, abbiamo presentato le strategie europee per le isole e le comunità costiere.

Milioni di cittadini convivono ogni giorno con i costi dell’insularità: collegamenti più difficili, prezzi più elevati, minori opportunità.
La Strategia per le isole è un primo passo concreto: partire dai bisogni dei territori per costruire soluzioni mirate e trasformare le sfide in opportunità di crescita e competitività.

Today, together with Commissioner Kadis, I presented the European strategies for islands and coastal communities.

Millions of citizens live every day with the costs of insularity: more difficult connections, higher prices and fewer opportunities.
The Strategy for Islands is a concrete first step: starting from the needs of territories to develop targeted solutions and turn challenges into opportunities for growth and competitiveness.

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

Táimid beo anois ó Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath chun clár agus tosaíochtaí Uachtaránacht na hÉireann ar Chomhairle an AE a sheoladh.

Bígí linn ag:

https://t.co/tXz6CJpyi9

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

The wait is nearly over…

Tomorrow, we're launching the programme and priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Join us live:
📅 Wednesday 10 June 2026
🕛 14:30 GMT/15:30 CET

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

Is gearr go mbeidh an fanacht thart…

Beimid ag seoladh chlár agus tosaíochtaí Uachtaránacht na hÉireann ar Chomhairle an AE amárach.

Bígí linn agus sinn ag beoshruthú:
📅 Dé Céadaoin an 10 Meitheamh 2026
🕛 14:30 GMT/15:30 Am Lár na hEorpa

[Jack Power @jackpowerIT]

Of course what everyone has been waiting to see (or not). The logo for Ireland’s EU presidency. A harp would have been too on the nose presumably. The logo is due to be formally ‘unveiled’ later this week

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

🚀 The 17th European Public Communication Conference kicks off today!

Don't miss the Opening Session at 15:00 CEST — streamed live!

📺 Full programme and livestream: https://t.co/fcdZByJ20R

#euroPCom

[Magyar Péter (Ne féljetek) @magyarpeterMP]

I welcomed the Prime Minister of Ireland, @MichealMartinTD, for bilateral talks in Budapest.

History and our shared love of freedom connect the Hungarian and Irish peoples. I expressed my gratitude to Ireland for providing refuge to the many Hungarians who fled the country after the 1956 Revolution, and I was pleased to note that the Hungarian community remains an active part of Irish society today.

We reviewed the priorities of the upcoming Irish EU Presidency, as well as the key issues that will shape the future of the European Union. Hungary supports strengthening competitiveness and preserving cohesion and the Common Agricultural Policy, and believes in European cooperation based on dialogue and compromise.

I informed the Prime Minister about the agreement reached on the EU funds due to Hungary, as well as the progress achieved regarding the rights of the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia.

I thank Micheál Martin for the constructive discussion and wish him every success with the Irish EU Presidency and in his future work.

Long live Hungarian–Irish friendship!

[Micheal O Conchuir @moconchuir]

Ócáid iontach / a great event ag @SeanKellyMEP aréir i @Europarl_GA

The Large Mark of a Small Island: a Parliamentary Celebration of the Irish Presidency

[Encompass @EncompassEurope]

PODCAST: Ireland's Permanent Representative to the EU, @aingealod @IrelandInEU, talks to @AdamsonPaul
about the key priorities in Ireland's presidency of the EU starting on 1 July #irishpresidency https://t.co/G9FXah0r0p

[Micheal O Conchuir @moconchuir]

Coiste á bhunú ag Roinn na Gaeltachta agus an tAE le ceist na Gaeilge san Eoraip a réiteach https://t.co/KKBv4Bqfwu via @tuairiscnuacht

[Tony Connelly @tconnellyRTE]

Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD arriving at the Elysée for talks with @EmmanuelMacron on the upcoming Irish EU presidency. Both leaders will discuss the Sumud Flotilla events of the past 24hrs

[Micheal O Conchuir @moconchuir]

@scotgov Huge congratulations @StephenGethins. A really great portfolio. We look forward to being in contact.

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

Stephen Gethins, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy.

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[Darran Marshall @DarranMarshall]

Let’s finally bury the ‘scrap the provincial championship’ argument.

Leinster 🏆
#Westmeath - first in 22 years.

Ulster 🏆
#Armagh - first in 18 years

Connacht 🏆
#Roscommon - first since 2019

Munster 🏆
#Kerry (again)

#gaa #UlsterFinal2026

[Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis @Maupertuis_N]

Échanges fructueux ce jour à Bruxelles avec @RaffaeleFitto VP exécutif de la Commission européenne autour de la stratégie des îles et sur le « Droit de rester ». Deux sujets majeurs pour la Corse : l’Europe n’a de sens que si les jeunes ont le choix de circuler, travailler, se loger et vivre heureux chez eux !

[Plaid Ifanc 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @plaidifanc]

English Speakers, here is a guide on the pronunciation of Wales’ First Minister’s name:

Rhun = REEN (think Green without G)
ap = APP (this is ‘child of’, like ‘Mac’)
Iorwerth = Yorr-Where-th (think ‘Your Worth, but with an E instead of O)

Thank you.

[Nuacht TG4 @NuachtTG4]

Ciarraí buacach i gCraobh Peile na Mumhan,Ros Comáin seaimpíní peile Chonnacht.