Taoiseach will visit new British prime minister Keir Starmer this month

Simon Harris and Mr Starmer spoke on Friday when they discussed Northern Ireland and the restoration of the Good Friday Agreement institutions as well as legacy issues

Britain's newly-elected prime minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer are applauded by staff at No 10 Downing Street as they enter the prime minister's official residence for the first time after the Labour Party's landslide general election victory.

The Taoiseach is to meet new British prime minister Keir Starmer in Downing Street later this month.

Simon Harris spoke with Mr Starmer on Friday evening and warmly congratulated him on his appointment.