Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
125. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Taoiseach the Minister of State or Minister who represented Ireland at European Council meetings during the Irish Presidency to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25746/13]
View answerThe Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that "The European Council shall consist of the Heads of State or Government of the Member States, together with its President and the President of the Commission." In this regard, the Taoiseach is Ireland's representative on the European Council. There have been three meetings of the European Council during the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU: 7-8 February, 14-15 March and 22 May. The Taoiseach attended all of these meetings. The Taoiseach will also attend the final European Council scheduled during the Irish Presidency on 27-28 June.
