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Ireland Launches EU Presidency Focused on Ukraine, Growth and Child Online Safety
The six-month term will cost up to 185 million euro and bring about 30,000 delegates as Ireland chairs EU talks.
- On Wednesday, the Irish Government unveiled its policy program for the six-month EU Council presidency starting in July, prioritizing support for Ukraine, economic competitiveness, and protecting children online.
- During the launch at Dublin Castle, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the State must "work harder" to protect citizens against a backdrop of "increased threat and conflict" in Europe.
- Martin proposed a "challenging timeline" for a social media ban for under-16s, noting "age verification will be a key factor" in delivering far greater protection for children online.
- The presidency will include 270 meetings for 30,000 delegates, costing between €165 million and €185 million, with total expenses including Garda security estimated at about €300 million.
- Priorities also include the State's commitment to "continue to offer unwavering support to Ukraine" and negotiating the next long-term EU budget, as Martin suggested Montenegro could be "very close to the end line" for joining by year-end.
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