Welcome to the Parliamentary Dimension of Ireland’s EU Presidency

Ireland held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2013. Eight major events were hosted by the Houses of the Oireachtas which in all attracted over one thousand delegates from across the European Union and beyond. Concluding the programme of meetings, COSAC took place in Dublin Castle on 24 and 25 June, where parliamentarians discussed moves towards an outward looking European Union.

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Ceann Comhairle opens COSAC conference in Dublin Castle

24 and 25 June: The conference considered how to foster a forward and outward looking Europe.

Equipping Europe’s citizens for the digital age

17 June: Transport, Education and Communication Chairs discussed the EU's digital agenda

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.

CALENDAR OF PRESIDENCY MEETINGS

  • 27-28
    JAN

    GREF will discuss stricter controls on slot machine production

    Date: 28-29 January 2021 Venue: Dublin Castle

  • 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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