The Citizens Information Board host EU Presidency Associated Event alongside the National Library of Ireland and the Central Statistics Office

Today, Thursday 22 October 2026, the Citizens Information Board joined the Central Statistics Office and the National Library of Ireland in an EU Presidency Associated Event, 'Into the Spotlight: Information, Data and Democracy'.

The event took place at the Joly Theatre, NLI, Dublin where Commissioner Michael McGrath, EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection delivered a keynote address.

It brought together the public institutions responsible for producing data, preserving public records, interpreting information and ensuring public access. It offered a clear and integrated perspective on how democratic systems depend on trusted information, particularly at a time of technological change and growing information complexity.

The event shone a spotlight on the people behind trusted public information, showing how data, public records and independent information support understanding, sound decision-making and meaningful civic engagement.

The below video was produced for the event and showcased the important work done by all three organisations across these areas.