Taoiseach Micheál Martin to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on his visit to Ireland
- Foilsithe: 7 Meitheamh 2026
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 7 Meitheamh 2026
On Saturday, 13 June, the Taoiseach will meet with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, who is visiting Ireland for the first time as Prime Minister. As part of this visit, the Taoiseach and PM Carney will hold a bilateral meeting, and the Taoiseach will host an official dinner in Dublin Castle to mark this important visit. The Prime Minister will also travel to Mayo during his stay.
This meeting will be a useful opportunity to discuss bilateral relations between Ireland and Canada, particularly ways to further strengthen our close economic relations following the ratification of CETA, which is expected in the coming weeks.
Speaking ahead of the meeting, the Taoiseach said:
“I am looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Carney on his first official visit to Ireland. The Prime Minister is proud of his Irish heritage, and we will be discussing ways to strengthen our bilateral relations even further.
“Canada is an important economic partner for Ireland, with strong trade in goods and services in both directions. CETA is close to be being fully ratified by the Oireachtas, so this is an ideal time to explore further options for economic cooperation across a range of sectors.
“We will also discuss global issues including the situations in the Middle East and Ukraine. Canada and Ireland have an excellent working relationship on the global stage and, as we face many geopolitical challenges, it is important that we work closely together to support peaceful resolutions.”