EU Commission in Ireland

🇪🇺🇮🇪 35 years ago, Temple Bar faced a very different future. Today, it is one of Dublin’s most vibrant cultural and tourism hotspots. Back in the 1980s, plans were underway to turn this historic neighbourhood into a major bus station. But a different vision prevailed: to preserve its character and bring it back to life through culture, the restoration of historic buildings and the creation of new public spaces. With the support of EU funding, Temple Bar became a major cultural and tourist destination. A great example of what Europe is all about: bringing communities to life, creating opportunities and turning local heritage into a driver of growth. #TempleBar35 #EUTransport

🇪🇺🇮🇪 During my visit to Dublin, I had the opportunity to exchange views with members of the Irish Parliament, on the future of European transport and tourism. In my discussions with the Committees on Transport and Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, I presented our priorities for a more competitive, sustainable and resilient European transport and tourism sector. We also discussed passenger rights, connectivity, road safety, the future of aviation and maritime transport, and the investment needed to strengthen Europe’s infrastructure. I also had a very interesting exchange with students from @tcddublin. Their perspectives and ideas are essential in shaping policies that respond to the expectations of future generations. Our ambition is clear: to make travel safer, easier and more accessible, while ensuring that tourism benefits local communities and businesses across Europe. Building a more connected, sustainable and competitive Europe requires dialogue, cooperation and a shared vision. #EUTransport

🇪🇺🇮🇪 During my official mission to Ireland, I visited Dublin Port, Ireland’s largest and busiest seaport, to see first-hand the progress of major EU infrastructure projects, funded by the Connecting Europe Facility. As a key port on the TEN-T network, Dublin Port handles 80% of Ireland’s freight. The construction of two new Ro-Ro berths will increase its capacity, strengthen direct maritime connections with mainland Europe and reinforce the resilience of European supply chains. With investments in shore-side electricity and automated mooring systems, the project also contributes to cleaner and more efficient port operations. This is how we strengthen Europe’s connectivity, competitiveness and sustainability. #EUTransport @jerrybuttimer

🇪🇺🧳 Today marks an important milestone for European tourism. For the first time, Europe is putting forward a unified EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, recognising tourism as a strategic pillar of our economy and placing it firmly at the heart of the EU policy agenda. It is a step towards giving the sector the recognition, support and strategic direction it deserves. Tourism drives growth, creates millions of jobs and supports businesses and communities across Europe, with SMEs at the heart of its strength and competitiveness. With this strategy, we are setting a shared vision for a more competitive, sustainable and resilient European tourism sector, one that creates opportunities, empowers local communities and ensures that the benefits of tourism are shared by citizens across Europe. #EUTourism 👉transport.ec.europa.eu/touri…