Sir Keir is to travel to Cork on Thursday afternoon for a summit of senior British and Irish ministers. At the Liverpool summit, Sir Keir and Mr Martin launched a programme of cooperation for the period up until 2030, covering trade, energy, maritime security, emergency planning and cultural connections. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is meeting Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Peter Byrne/PAAt the Cork summit, Mr Martin and Sir Keir are to focus on greater cooperation across areas such as infrastructure, clean energy, skills and innovation. Sir Keir will travel to Cork after meeting political leaders in Northern Ireland, including First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. Ahead of the summit, Mr Martin said he was “delighted” to welcome Sir Keir and British ministers to his home county of Cork.

Source: The Herald March 12, 2026 04:55 UTC