Europe day is marked on 9 May, the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, across the countries that comprise the EU.
It is seen as day of reflection on the co-operation, prosperity and peace that has come about through the European project, and the Houses has used the opportunity to try to get citizens better acquainted with the EU's efforts to build a Europe that is green, digital and competitive, fair and skilled, as well as strong, resilient and safe.
Commissioner Mairead McGuiness addressed Seanad Éireann on the occasion of Europe Day,