# Ireland takes a pragmatic approach to its EU presidency

https://mins.news/en/video/64495

- France 24 English, 2026-09-18 15:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5rh3hoXSTM

> Ireland is handling a packed agenda as the EU’s current rotating president. Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne discussed Ursula von der Leyen’s 2026 State of the Union address and debate in Strasbourg, including Ireland’s wish to advance a proposed ban on children accessing social media during its presidency.

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