Martin: 'Extremely important' to repair relationship between Ireland and UK

The Taoiseach also said repairing relations between the European Union and the United States is also key

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is keen to improve Ireland's international relationships this year. File picture: Julien Behal Photography

The Taoiseach says "it's extremely important" to repair relations with Britain in the wake of Brexit.

Micheál Martin spoke at an Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) conference on Friday about the future of the EU and Ireland's role in it.