Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich)
- Date: 31 August-1 September 2026
- Location: Druids Glen, Co. Wicklow
Informal meetings of EU Defence Ministers (31 August & 1 September 2026) and EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (1 & 2 September 2026) will take place in Druids Glen, Co. Wicklow.
Events begin on the afternoon of Monday 31st August and continue until Wednesday afternoon 2nd September 2026. These meetings form part of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The attendees will arrive at Dublin Airport during Monday 31st August and Tuesday 1st September 2026. Normal operations will continue at the airport at all times.
Traffic restrictions:
From Monday 31st August 2026 – Wednesday 2nd September roads adjacent to the Druids Glen Hotel and Golf Resort, including Woodstock Road, Creowen Road, Leabeg Lane, Kilmullin Lane, Kilquade Hill Road and the R772 (Killadrennan) will have traffic restrictions.
An Garda Síochána is facilitating access for local residents and businesses. An Garda Síochána has been in contact with affected premises.
There may be limited Garda motorcycle rolling road closures to facilitate security escorts in the area.
Members of the public are asked to comply with Gardaí on duty in the event of encountering any traffic restriction or temporary road closures.
Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich)
- Date: 31 August-1 September 2026
- Location: Druids Glen, Co. Wicklow
Informal meetings of EU Defence Ministers (31 August & 1 September 2026) and EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (1 & 2 September 2026) will take place in Druids Glen, Co. Wicklow.
Events begin on the afternoon of Monday 31st August and continue until Wednesday afternoon 2nd September 2026. These meetings form part of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The attendees will arrive at Dublin Airport during Monday 31st August and Tuesday 1st September 2026. Normal operations will continue at the airport at all times.
Traffic restrictions:
From Monday 31st August 2026 – Wednesday 2nd September roads adjacent to the Druids Glen Hotel and Golf Resort, including Woodstock Road, Creowen Road, Leabeg Lane, Kilmullin Lane, Kilquade Hill Road and the R772 (Killadrennan) will have traffic restrictions.
An Garda Síochána is facilitating access for local residents and businesses. An Garda Síochána has been in contact with affected premises.
There may be limited Garda motorcycle rolling road closures to facilitate security escorts in the area.
Members of the public are asked to comply with Gardaí on duty in the event of encountering any traffic restriction or temporary road closures.
Informal meeting of European Affairs Ministers (General Affairs Council)
- Date: 3-4 September 2026
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for European Affairs (General Affairs Council) is taking place over two days in Dublin Castle.
The event begins on Thursday morning, 3rd September and continues until Friday evening, 4th September. This meeting forms part of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Attendees will arrive and depart through Dublin Airport on Thursday and Friday. Normal operations will continue at Dublin Airport at all times.
Formal and informal EU Presidency events will be concentrated at the following locations:
- Dublin Castle
- The Chancery Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
- Trinity College Dublin
Traffic restrictions will be kept to the minimum required and it is intended that any impact on the public will be localised. Members of the public are asked to comply with Gardaí on duty in the event of encountering any motorcycle escort rolling road closure.
Traffic Information
Thursday, 3rd September 2026
There will be localised, temporary traffic restrictions and Garda motorcycle, rolling road closures to facilitate security escorts between the hours of 2.45pm and 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon in the south city centre, in the vicinity of Dublin Castle
There will be intermittent, localised temporary traffic restrictions and Garda motorcycle rolling road closures to facilitate security escorts on Thursday evening between 5.30pm and 7.15pm, between the south city centre and Trinity College and Dublin Castle, Dublin 2.
Friday, 4th September 2026
There will be localised, temporary traffic restrictions and Garda motorcycle, rolling road closures to facilitate security escorts between the hours of 7.45am and 8.30am on Friday morning in the south city centre, in the vicinity of Dublin Castle.
Informal meeting of Agriculture Ministers (AGRIFISH Agriculture)
- Date: 6-8 September 2026
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Organiser: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for agriculture will take place between 6 and 8 September in Dublin.
The meeting will be chaired by Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, and will bring together Ministers, the European Commission, and senior officials to discuss key issues facing the future of European agriculture, with a particular focus on the role of livestock in European agriculture.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for an open discussion on how livestock farming and food production can remain sustainable, competitive and resilient, while supporting food security, generational renewal and rural communities.
The accompanying programme will showcase Ireland’s strengths in agriculture, research, and innovation, and support the discussion on the key issues facing the sector.
Informal meeting of Ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy (GAC Cohesion)
- Date: 14-15 September 2026
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Organiser: Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for cohesion policy will take place on 14 and 15 September in Dublin.
The informal meeting will be chaired by Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers, TD, and will bring together ministers from across the European Union to discuss the future direction of EU cohesion policy.
The EU’s Cohesion Policy is the Union’s main investment strategy for reducing economic, social, and territorial disparities among regions.
The Irish EU Presidency will ensure that cohesion policy remains focused on addressing social, economic and territorial disparities so that all citizens have an opportunity to participate in the economic and social life of the Union.
Informal meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs ministers (ECOFIN)
- Date: 18-19 September 2026
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Organiser: Department of Finance
An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for economic and financial affairs will take place on 18 and 19 September in Dublin.
Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, TD will host the informal meeting of EU Economy and Finance Ministers in Dublin for a two-day programme of discussions on economic and financial policymaking. The Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Gabriel Makhlouf, will also host EU Central Bank Governors in Dublin as part of the programme.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for an open exchange of views on key macroeconomic developments, financial stability, and strategic policy priorities facing the European Union, in an informal setting.
Informal meeting of Transport Ministers (TTE Transport)
- Date: 20-21 September 2026
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Organiser: Department of Transport
The informal meeting will bring together EU transport ministers, representatives of the European Commission and senior officials to discuss common challenges and key developments in European transport policy.
The meeting will facilitate discussion on how the EU transport network provides the backbone of the single market, and how transport policy at EU level should evolve to support a safe, secure, resilient and competitive Union into the future.
Informal meeting of Energy Ministers (TTE Energy)
- Date: 28-29 September 2026
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Organiser: Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for energy will take place on 28 and 29 September in Dublin.
The informal meeting will bring together ministers responsible for energy policy from across the European Union, alongside representatives of the European Commission and invited partners.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for ministers to exchange views on strategic priorities relating to the energy transition and broader cooperation on energy policy.
The informal format of the meeting will facilitate strategic dialogue and policy reflection ahead of the formal meetings of the TTE Council (Energy) in October and December.
Informal meeting of Health Ministers
- Date: 30 September-1 October 2026
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Organiser: Department of Health
An informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for health will take place on 30 September and 1 October in Dublin.
The informal meeting will be chaired by Ireland’s Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD, and will convene health ministers from EU Member States and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations, along with the European Commissioner responsible for Health and Animal Welfare, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe, and the head of the European Medicines Agency.
This meeting will provide a dedicated forum for ministers to have an open and forward-looking exchange on population health, innovation, life sciences and health competitiveness. Throughout the day, discussions will centre on how EU cooperation can reduce health inequalities, strengthen health systems, and enhance Europe’s position as a global leader in health and in the life sciences, while improving the health and wellbeing of people across the EU.