Taoiseach hails potential of all-island co-operation during Belfast visit

The Taoiseach also discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol with NI political leaders, a day after the European Commission Vice-President, Maros Sefcovic, said the EU would bring forward new proposals

Taoiseach Micheal Martin talks to the media at the Grand Central Hotel during a day-long visit to Belfast. Picture: Mark Marlow/PA

The Taoiseach has hailed the potential of all-island co-operation as he attended a series of events in Belfast.

During Friday’s visit, Micheal Martin was joined by Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Paul Givan, and Deputy First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, at an event hosted by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chambers Ireland exploring climate change.