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Irish Foreign Ministry

@dfatirl

News from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland - gov.ie/dfa

Dublin, Ireland

Joined August 2011

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Thomas Byrne
@ThomasByrneTD
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Commissioner Kos, welcome to Meath! 🟢🟡 Delighted to welcome EU Enlargement Commissioner, @MartaKosEU, to Slane and Newgrange today. EU enlargement will be a key priority for the Irish EU Presidency and I look forwarding to continued partnership with @MartaKosEU 🇮🇪🤝🇪🇺
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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
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With just weeks to go until Ireland assumes the EU Presidency, it was valuable to discuss ambitions with @emireland today. From boosting competitiveness & trade to defending our values and strengthening security, Ireland is ready to play its part in shaping Europe’s future. 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
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Productive meeting with EU Commissioner for Enlargement @MartaKosEU. Ireland strongly supports EU enlargement and we discussed the efforts that Ireland will make to support progress during our upcoming EU Presidency.
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Irish Foreign Ministry
@dfatirl
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With the FIFA World Cup beginning and summer holidays approaching, many Irish people will soon be travelling abroad.✈️ For advice on travelling to the World Cup, see ireland.ie/en/dfa/oversea… For travel advice on over 200 countries and territories, visit ireland.ie/en/dfa/oversea…
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Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
@Ireland2026eu
Jun 10
On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the 8th time. In an uncertain world, our strength is reinforced when we stand together. In Ireland, the seanfhocal or proverb “Ní neart go cur le chéile” reminds us that we have “Strength with unity”.
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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jun 10
Ireland today joined with 21 international partners to condemn state threats relating to Iranian security services gov.ie/en/department-…
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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jun 10
Good news for Ireland’s international trade and investment agenda🙌The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025 has now passed all stages in the Dáil and Seanad, marking an important milestone for Ireland’s engagement with global trade agreements.
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Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
@Ireland2026eu
Jun 10
Ar an 1 Iúil, glacfaidh Éire Uachtaránacht Chomhairle an AE uirthi féin den 8ú huair. I ndomhan atá éiginnte, is treise sinn nuair a sheasaimid le chéile. In Éirinn, is meabhrú dúinn é an seanfhocal “Ní neart go cur le chéile” ar an méid sin.
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Thomas Byrne
@ThomasByrneTD
Jun 10
📣 And its live! #Ireland2026EU Proud to join Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD and government colleagues to launch the Irish EU Presidency Priorities. The Irish EU Presidency will be defined by action - action for the betterment of people and businesses across Europe. 🇮🇪🤝🇪🇺
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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jun 10
Ireland is less than three weeks out from the EU Presidency. Our focus will be built around three priorities: competitiveness, values and security. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 ➡️ Growing jobs and investment ➡️ Defending democracy and human rights ➡️ Strengthening Europe's security
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Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
@Ireland2026eu
Jun 10
Today we launch the programme and priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Join us to watch live at 14:30 🇮🇪/15:30 CEST
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Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jun 9
Productive day engaging with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, @kajakallas, ahead of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU in less than three weeks 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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Thomas Byrne
@ThomasByrneTD
Jun 9
HRVP Kaja Kallas, welcome to Dublin! 🇮🇪🤝🇪🇺 Delighted to catch up with @kajakallas at Government Buildings, as Ireland looks ahead to assuming the EU Presidency on 1 July. Through partnership, Ireland will deliver an EU Presidency agenda that delivers for Europe and our people.
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