Marking the Irish Presidency: exploring Ireland’s role in EU-funded projects

From 1 July to 31 December 2026, Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the eighth time. The Irish Presidency is focusing its work on three closely connected priorities: competitiveness, values and security. 

Across Europe, EU-funded programmes support research, innovation and infrastructure that bring together organisations from different countries to address shared challenges. Ireland is part of this cooperation in many ways, from projects rooted in the country and responding to national needs to European projects involving Irish universities, public authorities, research organisations and businesses. 

HaDEA manages EU programmes covering areas including health, digital technologies, industry, and space. To mark the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, we take a closer look at a selection of EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA with links to Ireland, showing the breadth of Irish participation in EU-funded initiatives and how cooperation across borders translates into research, services and infrastructure across Europe. 

From strengthening health surveillance and creating a safer digital environment to developing advanced technologies and improving Europe’s connectivity, discover projects bringing together Irish and European expertise across a wide range of fields. 

Strengthening One Health surveillance across Ireland 

The One Health - All Ireland for European Surveillance (OH-ALLIES) project, co-funded under the EU4Health Programme, brings together partners from government, academia and the private sector. Running from 2024 to 2026, the project is developing a framework for a sustainable, long-term and multidisciplinary approach to One Health surveillance in Ireland, while strengthening cooperation across the island. 

During its first 18 months, OH-ALLIES strengthened links between partners and developed a One Health surveillance network across Ireland. The project has also: