Ireland sets out agenda ahead of taking over EU presidency

By Micheál Martin TD, Taoiseach – Prime Minister and head of government of Ireland

On 1 July, on the conclusion of its successful six month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Cyprus will pass the baton to Ireland for its eighth Council Presidency. The rotating Presidency offers small EU Member States like Cyprus and Ireland an opportunity to play a central role in shaping decisions that affect the lives of every citizen across our Union. Our Ireland’s Presidency programme is...