Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
367. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated cost to his Department and each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75244/25]
View answerIreland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026. During this six-month period, my Department will host an extensive and wide-ranging programme of meetings, events and conferences.
The Government committed in the Programme for Government to resourcing and delivering a successful EU Presidency. Major planning has taken place to date to ensure that costs are managed across all expenditure headings and prudent financial planning will continue throughout to ensure value for money.
Costs arising from the Presidency to my Department will be met from within existing Budget allocations as set out in Appendix 9 of the REV -
assets.gov.ie/static/documents/653f8c26/Revised_Estimates_for_Public_Services_2026.pdf
Costs arising to Agencies are a matter for each agency concerned. Contact details for the Agencies under the aegis of my Department are set out at the link should the Deputy wish to contact them directly.
