Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1st to December 31st, 2026

Micheál Martin said he would raise the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the meeting.

Unionists have argued the review led by Lord Murphy failed to address ‘fundamental problems’ with the framework.

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

In a leaked copy of the report, seen by BreakingNews.ie, the Commission's proposals acknowledge the scale of the housing challenge facing all 27 EU member states

The document sent shockwaves across Europe, and its clear criticism of the European Union presents a big shift in America's relationship with traditional allies

The President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine, Conor Deas,y on Friday told the Six One News on RTÉ that the peak of the flu virus in Ireland will occur in or around Christmas Day.

EU member states are looking at restricting young people’s access to social media platforms.

The presence of Russian vessels off the Irish coast has been well documented in the last few years

The party’s two TDs did not clap following the Ukrainian president’s address to a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas.

The former chief of staff of the Irish Defence Forces, General Sean Clancy, who is chair of the EU Military Committee has said that Europe will have a very positive role to play in the future of Ukraine

She cautioned that Europe is on the cusp of agreeing a deal that could see second rate, unsafe beef, enter the EU food chain.

SINN Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion has sharply criticised the European Commission’s first draft of the next seven-year EU budget, warning it could hit farmers and rural communities in Carlow and across the south-east.

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews called on the EU to hold Shein accountable and to implement tougher regulations for online retailer.

So far this year 99 EU citizens have been removed from Ireland compared to 24 in 2024.

Energy prices are estimated to have grown by 2.0 per cent in the month and risen by 2.7 per cent over the 12 months to October 2025.

A total of 557 vessels in the shadow fleet are now listed by the EU

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, MEP Barry Andrews said Irish peacekeepers would be well-positioned to take part in any Gaza mission

The MEP for Midlands North-West described them as having the potential to "vastly accelerate affordable housing delivery across Europe"

The new change does not affect those travelling to Ireland, Irish citizens, or under some conditions, Irish permanent residence holders

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen will be part of a European Parliament trade delegation to visit India for talks later this month

Mr McGrath is EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection

It was ‘made absolutely clear’ that any new US tariffs on EU pharma exports would be capped at 15%, Tanaiste Simon Harris said.

The resolution pledged to "combat famine" in Gaza, but left out stronger language on Israel's action

The European Parliament has sent a "serious signal" to the European Commission on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was a ‘significant win’ for the EU and highlighted arrangements for the pharmaceutical and aviation sectors.

The Tánaiste met EU counterparts on Monday before the joint statement was released.

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect from Thursday, with exporters in Ireland facing a new 15% rate applying to imports to the US.

UCD professor of economics, Ron Davies argues that Europe should have pursued a trade war to gain respect from Trump and suggests cutting the US out of future deals

Looking at the components of the flash HICP for Ireland in July 2025, energy prices are estimated to have grown by 1.5 per cent in the month and fallen by 0.3 per cent over the 12 months to July 2025.

Peter Burke said Brexit-style supports were not the answer.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin reacted in Dublin on Monday following the announcement on Sunday

Peter Burke said ‘the devil is in the detail’ of the trade agreement finalised on Sunday.

The EU is set to face 15 per cent tariffs on most of its goods including cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals entering America rather than a 30 per cent levy previously threatened by the US President.

US President Donald Trump on Friday said there was a 50/50 chance or perhaps less that the United States would reach a trade agreement with the European Union

The Irish Farmers' Association said changes to the EU's farming subsidies are potentially devastating

The Irish Government had tried to convince the Commission not to target US whiskey and Boeing aircraft

It comes after figures indicated that one in four pubs in Ireland have closed in the past 20 years.

The fresh tariffs were announced in separate letters posted on Truth Social on Saturday.

The Taoiseach remains ‘hopeful’ that the EU can reach a deal with the US on tariffs, as the Trump administration pushed back a looming deadline.

The Taoiseach remains ‘hopeful’ that the EU can reach a deal with the US on tariffs.

The Government believes the labels are likely to become unnecessary when the UK and EU finalise a new agrifood deal.

Simon Harris is expected to announce the decision to join the programme later on Friday.