The subject of Islamic extremism will be top of the agenda at a meeting between the Foreign Affairs Minister and the EU High Representative later.
Federica Mogherini and Minister Charlie Flanagan will discuss key global challenges including Ebola.
The continued unrest in Ukraine and Russia, and the Middle East peace process will also be on the agenda.
Minister Flanagan says the fight against violent extremism will be a key topic in light of France's terror attacks:
