Martin urges new British prime minister to help resolve Northern Ireland impasse

The Taoiseach said: "There is a real opportunity for the EU and UK to find jointly agreed solutions on the issues pertaining to the Protocol."

Rishi Sunak was appointed as British prime minister following an audience with King Charles III

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak to “move quickly to substantive engagement” with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland impasse.

In a statement issued moments after Mr Sunak’s appointment as prime minister following an audience with Britain's King Charles III, Mr Martin congratulated Mr Sunak on his new appointment.