Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 to 40, inclusive, together.

The Programme for Government 2025: Securing Ireland's Future, recognises the importance of Cabinet committees to the policy development and oversight work of Government. The Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs was established by the Government on 18 February 2025. Its role is to oversee implementation of programme for Government commitments in relation to the European Union, including preparations for Ireland's Presidency in the second half of 2026, and international issues. Its membership comprises the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister for Finance and Minister for public expenditure. The Minister of State with special responsibility for European Union affairs is invited to the Cabinet committee meetings. The Cabinet committee will meet quarterly in advance of regular European Council meetings and as required. It is currently scheduled to meet on Monday, 3 March.

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