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Darragh O'Brien addresses the European Parliament as Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months, outlining priorities for competitiveness, values and security. He sets out the Irish Presidency's programme for the Environment Council, with a focus on climate action, circular economy, ETS review and international engagement ahead of COP31.
Chapters:
00:00 Opening and context
00:24 Ireland assumes EU Presidency
01:16 Guiding principle and trio partners
02:16 Three pillars: competitiveness, values, security
03:01 Environment Council priorities
04:29 Climate action, ETS and CO2 standards
06:07 Circular economy and water protection
07:49 International engagement and COPs
10:55 Events, cooperation and closing
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Darragh O'Brien addresses the European Parliament as Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months, outlining priorities for competitiveness, values and security. He sets out the Irish Presidency's programme for the Environment Council, with a focus on climate action, circular economy, ETS review and international engagement ahead of COP31.
Chapters:
00:00 Opening and context
00:24 Ireland assumes EU Presidency
01:16 Guiding principle and trio partners
02:16 Three pillars: competitiveness, values, security
03:01 Environment Council priorities
04:29 Climate action, ETS and CO2 standards
06:07 Circular economy and water protection
07:49 International engagement and COPs
10:55 Events, cooperation and closing
🇮🇪 Irish politics in one place! Visit https://videoparliament.ie
📽 Watch speeches by TDs, Senators and MEPs.
🔔 Subscribe, like and share!
Source: Oireachtas (oireachtas.ie), public broadcasts.
We publish material from all political parties — no commentary, no bias. We help you see the full picture and draw your own conclusions. If you spot an error, let us know by email.
Your vote matters!
