EU and International Division
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This Division deals with the development and implementation of strategies at the Council of the European Union and European Committees and internationally in relation to economic, fiscal and financial policy formulation and the cross-Departmental coordination of EU policy.
It manages the European Union budgetary process and European Union economic governance. It also builds relationships through Ireland’s diplomatic network and ensures that the Minister and Department is fully appraised of EU and international developments.
A dedicated Brexit Unit within the EU and International Division of the Department was established in July 2016 to oversee and coordinate Brexit work across the entire Department .
The Division is also responsible for the development and implementation of policy for Ireland’s relationship with a number of major international financial institutions such as: