Tánaiste to address EU Parliament committee

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris is traveling to Brussels today to engage with the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. During his address, Harris will detail Ireland's key priorities for its six-month tenure as host of the EU presidency.

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I am very much looking forward to engaging with the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and having this opportunity to exchange views on Ireland’s Presidency priorities.

Ireland plans to emphasize competitiveness and security, alongside specific economic and financial initiatives. A central focus will be the 'One Europe, One Market' Roadmap, a collaborative plan by the European Council, Parliament, and Commission designed to stimulate growth and enhance business operations across Europe.

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The European Parliament is a critical partner for this work, and I look forward to substantive and cooperative engagement with MEPs as we move forward on our shared objectives.

In a statement, Harris expressed his anticipation for the exchange of views, noting the European Parliament's role as a critical partner. "The European Parliament is a critical partner for this work, and I look forward to substantive and cooperative engagement with MEPs as we move forward on our shared objectives," he said.

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the global multilateral system is experiencing deep uncertainty at the moment due to the impact of significant budget cuts from partner countries. This uncertainty and volatility is having a hugely negative impact globally.

Concurrently, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond, is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Development. Richmond will present Ireland's presidency priorities concerning development cooperation and humanitarian assistance. He highlighted the current global uncertainty stemming from significant budget cuts by partner countries, emphasizing that development assistance is not only ethically imperative but also serves mutual interests. "At the committee this week I will be reinforcing that development assistance is not only the right thing to do - but it is also in all of our interests at home," Richmond stated.

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At the committee this week I will be reinforcing that development assistance is not only the right thing to do - but it is also in all of our interests at home.