EU Budgets
Dail Éireann — 2026-10-01
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Sinéad Gibney (SD), Dublin Rathdown

Much of the daily lives of our citizens, from farmers to researchers, small businesses and community organisations, is shaped by what is in the EU budget. We have seen calls across Europe, including from the likes of Chancellor Merz, for a slashing of social cohesion funding and a focus on a wartime economy. What are the Department's priorities for this multi-annual financial framework, MFF, and how is the Government advocating for Irish interests in negotiations?

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Sitting date: 2026-10-01