My Department is supporting the whole of Government approach, led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), to planning for Ireland’s Presidency of the EU in 2026.
The Department supported the negotiations and agreement with the Commission last year on Ireland’s Action Plan on Geographical Balance to encourage more entrants at entry grades and increase the number of candidates from under-represented States. The actions in Ireland’s plan will be carried out by DFAT as part of the implementation of their EU Careers Strategy, A Career for EU.
The Deputy may wish to be aware that an EU Network was established in the Department last year promote a greater understanding of the growing EU footprint and highlight the Department’s work in these areas. The opportunities for staff in the EU Institutions and the OECD has been raised in this context.
The Department will also continue to circulate all opportunities advertised to staff for EU and other relevant postings. This will ensure that all staff have the opportunity to apply for such postings, thereby encouraging and facilitating Ireland's 2026 EU presidency, the Career for EU jobs strategy and Irish-language policy and promotion.
