Welcome to the Parliamentary Dimension of Ireland’s EU Presidency

Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of 2013. On these pages you will find information on the eight major events which are being hosted by the Houses of the Oireachtas. On Monday 13 May, European parliamentarians considered how to support the adoption of clean energy for the future.

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NEWS

Clean energy for the future

13 May: The Chairs on Environment and Energy Committees heard the economic imperative for fostering renewables and energy efficiency.

Strategies to combat unemployment and harness the potential of SMEs.

29 April: The Chairs of Enterprise and Social Affairs Committees debated practical steps for job creation.

Pat Breen TD and David Stanton TD greet Catherine Ashton

25 March: The meeting considered how to bolster EU’s role in conflict prevention and resolution.

Agriculture and Fisheries Chairs meeting

11 March: The meeting considered Common Agricultural and Fisheries Policies and supports for young farmers.

Finance Chairs meeting in Dublin Castle

25 February: Chaired by Ciaran Lynch TD, the conference considered the future of EMU.

COSAC Chairs consider enhanced role for national parliaments

28 January: Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič with Dominic Hannigan TD, EU Affairs Committee Chair.

CALENDAR OF PRESIDENCY MEETINGS

  • 27-28
    JAN

    COSAC Chairpersons Conference, 27-28 January 2013

    Date: 27-28 January 2013 Venue: Dublin Castle

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  • 24-25
    FEB

    Meeting of Chairpersons of Finance Committees of EU Member States and the European Parliament

    Date: 24-25 February 2013 Venue: Dublin Castle

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  • 10-11
    MAR

    Meeting of Chairpersons of Agriculture and Fisheries Committees of EU Member States and the European Parliament

    Date: 10-11 March 2013 Venue: Dublin Castle

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  • 24-26
    MAR

    Interparliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign And Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)

    Date: 24-26 March 2013 Venue: Dublin Castle

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  • 28-29
    APR

    Meeting of Chairpersons of Employment, Enterprise, Innovation and Social Affairs Committees of EU Member States and the European Parliament

    Date: 28-29 April 2013 Venue: Dublin Castle

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  • 12-13
    MAY

    Meeting of Chairpersons of Environment and Energy Committees of EU Member States and the European Parliament

    Date: 12-13 May 2013 Venue: Dublin Castle

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  • 16-17
    JUN

    Meeting of Chairpersons of Communications, Education and Transport Committees of EU Member States and the European Parliament

    Date: 16-17 June 2013 Venue: Dublin Castle

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  • 23-25
    JUN

    Plenary Meeting of the XLIX COSAC, 23-25 June 2013

    Date: 23-25 June 2013 Venue: Dublin Castle

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