Representation of the European Commission in Ireland

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The Representation of the European Commission in Ireland ( English European Commission Representation in Ireland , Irish Ionadaíocht an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh in Éirinn ) is one of the representations of the European Commission that exists in all member states. It is located in Dublin . Gerard Kiely has been the Head of the Representation in Ireland since October 1st, 2016 . He represents the European Commission in Ireland and reports to it on developments in the country.

activities

The European Commission's Representation in Ireland is primarily responsible for informing citizens in Ireland about how EU directives affect them. It also acts as a source of EU information for the government and other interest groups in Ireland and provides press and media services. In addition, she is the mouthpiece of the European Commission in Ireland and reports to the Commission in Brussels on important political, economic and social developments in the country.

The Representation of the European Commission in Ireland organizes regular visits to schools and universities. The formation and development of the European Union is explained in the usually one-hour lectures . The pupils and students learn about the various institutions and the political decision-making processes. Under special circumstances, employees of the Representation of the European Commission may visit schools that do not have the opportunity to take part in the official event.

The Model Council of the European Union is an annual event for middle school students designed to simulate a meeting of the European Commission. 28 schools are taking part in this event, each designed to simulate a member of the European Union.

Europe House

The Representation of the European Commission in Ireland is located at 12-14 Lower Mount Street, Dublin. With an area of ​​1347 m², the building was previously inhabited by Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurance. Until 1996, the address of the Representation and Information Office of the European Parliament was 18 Dawson Street. The street is near the Leinster House .

In addition to discussions or lectures such as about the EU budget and the like, events such as the Culture Night are held in the Europe House.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Representation in Ireland , accessed May 25, 2018.
  2. ↑ Visits . European Commission Representation in Ireland. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  3. ↑ Annual Events . European Commission Representation in Ireland. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  4. ^ European Parliament Liasion Office in Ireland . European Parliament website in Ireland. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  5. ^ Briefing on EU Budget in 2018 and Beyond, Europe House, Dublin . European Parliament website in Ireland. Retrieved May 25. 2018.
  6. ^ Culture Night at Europe House, 09/22/2017 . European Parliament website in Ireland. Retrieved May 25, 2018.