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EU Presidency July Recap

The first month of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union has been a busy and productive time for the Department. In line with our Presidency Priorities, there have been three standout achievements during the month of July.


Keeping Children Safe

Online service providers will resume voluntary detection and removal of child sexual abuse material. These voluntary activities are crucial to help identify, investigate and prosecute offenders. They contribute to rescuing victims, preventing further abuse and reducing the spread of child sexual abuse online.

Read more here.

Informal Justice and Home Affairs Meeting - 17 July 2026


Supporting people fleeing Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine

The EU is committed to supporting Ukraine and its people; extending temporary protection status by one additional year will provide clarity and predictability to all those fleeing the war.

Read more here.


Helping to secure agreement on the EU’s budget

Setting out financial support for migration, border management and visas, and internal security for the period 2028 to 2034. These financial instruments will help member states implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum, ensure efficient management of the EU’s external borders and visa processing, and fight internal security threats.

Read more here.

L-R, Standing Committee on Operational Cooperation on Internal Security (COSI) - 6 July 2026 / Strategic Committee on Immigration, Frontiers and Asylum (SCIFA) - 9 July 2026

Minister Jim O'Callaghan will chair the next Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on 1 and 2 October.

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