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Join us for this exclusive members’ Irish Presidency event as we look ahead to Ireland’s upcoming 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Our expert panel will share their experiences and their reflections from the 2013 Presidency as we look forward to next year’s EU Irish Presidency starting in July 2026. The format of the event will be an in-depth panel discussion followed by audience Q&A and will be preceded by a networking reception from 9.30am.

This event is kindly hosted in the European Parliament Liaison Offices in Ireland on Balfe Street.

Date: Thursday, 12 June
Time: 10.00 -11.00 (Registration and Light Refreshments from 9.30am)
Venue: Europe House, European Parliament Liaison Office, 5 Balfe Street, D02 E7K4

Welcome Remarks:
Fearghas Ó Béara, Head of Office, European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland

Panel Speakers:
• Lucinda Creighton, Minister of State for European Affairs during 2013 Presidency
• Catherine Day, Secretary General, European Commission during 2013 Presidency
• Mairead McGuinness, MEP during 2013 Presidency – Former First Vice President of European Parliament and European Commissioner
• Barbara Nolan, Former Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland during 2013 Presidency
• Maeve Von Heynitz, Director General of the European Union and Trade Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Moderator:
Noelle O Connell, CEO, European Movement Ireland

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