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Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Ireland for support during Dublin Castle address By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland for its support as he addressed the opening ceremony of the country’s EU presidency at Dublin Castle on Wednesday afternoon. The Ukrainian president said Ireland had stood by his country and its people from the “very beginning” of Russia’s invasion. He thanked Ireland for its assistance during the war and congratulated the country on its EU Council presidency. Ireland will hold the presidency for six months, during which time the nation will host hundreds of EU meetings as well as visits by leaders across the bloc, starting from next week. 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 A new chapter starts today as Ireland takes over the Council presidency. We look forward to the next six months! 🔔 More about the presidency programme and priorities: https://t.co/zZZUb86jRO @Ireland2026eu #Ireland20…

Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Ireland for support during Dublin Castle address By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland for its support as he addressed the opening ceremony of the country’s EU presidency at Dublin Castle on Wednesday afternoon. The Ukrainian president said Ireland had stood by his country and its people from the “very beginning” of Russia’s invasion. He thanked Ireland for its assistance during the war and congratulated the country on its EU Council presidency. 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 A new chapter starts today as Ireland takes over the Council presidency. We look forward to the next six months! 🔔 More about the presidency programme and priorities: https://t.co/zZZUb86jRO @Ireland2026eu #Ireland2026EU pic.twitter.com/SRaV0RakrC — EU Council (@EUCouncil) July 1, 2026 Ireland will hold the presidency for six months, during which time the nation will host hundreds of EU meetings …

Irish Presidency begins with Opening Ceremony in Dublin Castle Ireland initiates its eighth Presidency term, taking over the role from Cyprus. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, Minister Helen McEntee, Minister Seán Canney and Minister Thomas Byrne, together with invited guests, have welcomed the official beginning of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a ceremony in Dublin Castle today. Ireland takes on the Presidency role from Cyprus and will pass the role onto Lithuania on 1 January 2027. The Taoiseach said: “For more than 50 years, our membership of the EU has given our European identity its finest expression. It has been transformational for Ireland, and with our partners we have built a place that we are proud to call home. Today, as we open our eighth Presidency, we are committed to working every single day of our six months to make Europe a better place for its people. Holding the Presidency is an honour and a responsibility and we are ready to give it our all.” The Tánaiste said: “The challenge for Europe today is to ensure our economy remains a source of prosperity and opportunity for our people – as the real measure of Eu…

Zelenskiy to arrive in Dublin as Ireland assumes EU presidency The Taoiseach will discuss how to advance negotiations on Ukrainian membership of the EU during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskiy to mark the beginning of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union on Wednesday. Ireland assumes the presidency for the next six months, an important role that helps steer the political agenda in Brussels. It will see Irish Ministers and diplomats be responsible for building consensus and negotiating compromises to get all 27 member states on to the same page on the wide range of policy debates thrashed out at EU level. Zelenskiy is to participate in a formal ceremony in Dublin Castle, to mark Ireland taking over the presidency, along with the Taoiseach and European Council president António Costa. READ MORE Zelenskiy the star turn on opening day of Ireland’s EU presidency Party van steals show at Leinster House as Taoiseach prepares to be Emperor of Europe TCD mathematicians develop a formula to solve constituency boundary conundrum Public service unions urged to enter talks on new pay agreement Martin and Costa are to meet in Government Buldings. Following the ceremony in …

Ireland set to take presidency of EU in Dublin opening ceremony – Europe live <p>Ireland’s tasks at helm of bloc include help navigate talks on fresh Russia sanctions, and Ukraine and Moldova accession</p><p><strong>Ireland is set to take over the rotating presidency of the European Union today at a ceremony at Dublin Castle attended by some of the EU’s top figures – and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy.</strong></p><p>An <strong>opening ceremony will take place 2pm local time,</strong> followed by a press conference. I will bring you all the key lines here.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/01/ireland-set-to-take-presidency-of-eu-in-dublin-opening-ceremony-europe-live">Continue reading...</a>

Dublin Castle ceremony to mark start of EU Presidency - RTÉ Updated / Wednesday, 1 Jul 2026 09:30 Getty The ceremony in Dublin Castle will be attended by former taoisigh, former and current Irish MEPs, and former Irish EU commissioners By Barry Lenihan Tony Connelly The Government will launch Ireland's six-month Presidency of the European Union at a ceremony in Dublin Castle today. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has invited the President of the European Council António Costa as well as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the launch at 2pm. On Friday, the College of European Commissioners, led by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will mark the launch of the presidency by holding its weekly meeting in Cork. The Taoiseach will hold a bilateral meeting with President Costa, who represents 27 EU leaders, at Government Buildings ahead of the launch. The ceremony in Dublin Castle will be attended by former taoisigh, former and current Irish MEPs, former Irish EU commissioners, as well as current Commissioner for Justice, Democracy and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath. Ambassadors from all 26 other EU member states have been invited to attend, as well as…

Ireland Firmly in Ukraine's Corner - irishecho.com Taoiseach Micheál Martin attended a leaders’ meeting of the European Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine today on Sunday. and he reiterated Ireland's staunch support for Ukraine in that country's battle for survival against Vladimir Putin's Russia The online meeting was convened by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer and Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz. It met ahead of President Zelenskyy’s meeting with President Trump in Washington Monday. Sign up today to get daily, up-to-date news and views from Irish America. Speaking after the meeting, the Taoiseach said: “I welcomed the opportunity to join other European leaders today to discuss developments on ending the war in Ukraine. We had a very useful engagement with President Zelenskyy as he prepares to meet with President Trump tomorrow in Washington. “I welcome the initiative by President Trump to seek the ending of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Ireland, together with our European partners, continues to contribute to these efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. “It is essential that…

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is set to meet the Taoiseach and Tánaiste in Cork on Thursday. Ireland took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union on Wednesday; it was marked by a ceremony at Dublin Castle which was attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Traditionally, the European Commission visits each country at the start of its presidency to discuss its programme and goals for its six-month term. Advertisement The Government has said it wants to focus on competitiveness, values and security during its tenure. Over two days, several meetings will be held, including one between the Taoiseach and von der Leyen and others between Irish ministers and European commissioners. Micheál Martin and von der Leyen will also chair a plenary session. In a statement ahead of the event, Martin said the discussions will include “Ireland’s work to progress the negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget”, “delivery of the One Europe One Market Roadmap objectives” and how to create “a more integrated Single Market”. Advertisement He said he also plans to raise “Israel’s persistent and egregious breaches of human rights and international l…

Zelensky arrives in Ireland as country's EU presidency begins "And we hope that during Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union, we will be able to achieve tangible progress on the path to membership and open all negotiating clusters," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ursula von der Leyen to meet Taoiseach and Tánaiste in Cork RSS Syndicated Content Published: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 6:23 AM Last updated: Thu 2 Jul 2026, 6:39 AM By Bairbre Holmes, Press Association President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is set to meet the Taoiseach and Tánaiste in Cork on Thursday. Ireland took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union on Wednesday; it was marked by a ceremony at Dublin Castle which was attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Traditionally, the European Commission visits each country at the start of its presidency to discuss its programme and goals for its six-month term. The Government has said it wants to focus on competitiveness, values and security during its tenure. Over two days, several meetings will be held, including one between the Taoiseach and von der Leyen and others between Irish ministers and European commissioners. Micheál Martin and von der Leyen will also chair a plenary session. In a statement ahead of the event, Martin said the discussions will include “Ireland’s work to progress the negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget”, “delivery of the One Europe One Market Roadmap objectives…