The text discusses Ireland's priorities under its Council Presidency until 2026. Meetings were held with various parliamentary committees to present key areas of focus, such as competitiveness, citizen protection, and safeguarding values. Emphasis was placed on regulatory simplification, supporting Ukraine, enlargements, and the EU budget agreement. MEPs raised concerns on child protection, rule of law, migration, health funding, education, Erasmus+, and agricultural policy negotiations. The Presidency aims to address these issues during its term.