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Ireland at forefront of upholding rules-based order, EU presidency ceremony told

Ireland at forefront of upholding rules-based order, EU presidency ceremony told

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

President of the European Council António Costa made the comment during his address at the event at Dublin Castle on Wednesday.

‘Makes sense’ to review EU tariff list, Harris says

‘Makes sense’ to review EU tariff list, Harris says

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

It ‘makes sense’ for the European Union to review the rationale behind proposed countermeasures for US tariffs, the Tánaiste has said.

Gulf has emerged between US and EU, Tánaiste says as he proposes €100m for Ukraine

Gulf has emerged between US and EU, Tánaiste says as he proposes €100m for Ukraine

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Simon Harris also said he will bring a proposal for €100 million in financial assistance for non-lethal military support for Ukraine to Cabinet.

EU must do more over the crisis in the Middle East – Taoiseach

EU must do more over the crisis in the Middle East – Taoiseach

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris is in Brussels for a meeting of the European Council.

Ireland and three EU countries agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition

Ireland and three EU countries agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

The leaders agreed to take the first steps towards recognising a Palestinian state following a meeting of the European Council in Brussels.

Taoiseach: EU far too passive for far too long over Middle East conflict

Taoiseach: EU far too passive for far too long over Middle East conflict

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Leo Varadkar said he will urge fellow EU leaders next week to agree a joint call for a renewed ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.