Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2026
63. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the purpose of his attendance at the Bilderberg conference; the matters discussed there; if an official report of the conclusions of the conference is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28852/26]
View answerThe annual Bilderberg conference is a forum to foster dialogue between Europe and North America on major issues facing the world, with attendees from industry, finance, Government, academia and the media.
I was invited and attended the event, in April, in my capacity as Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.
This year’s Bilderberg meeting was in Washington D.C. and the agenda included a variety of topics such as: AI; Arctic Security; Digital Finance; Energy Diversification; Europe; Global Trade; and The Middle East.
There is additional information about the event on the official Bilderberg website which includes information on the organisation’s history, governance, steering committee, meetings, agendas, attendees, and press releases.
