Taoiseach to highlight importance of peace in Palestine and Ukraine to Irish people during UN trip

The Taoiseach is one of nearly 130 world leaders to jet into New York to address the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week

Taoiseach Micheál Martin: 'My focus this week will be on working with world leaders to collaboratively tackle the global challenges which affect us all including in Ukraine, the Middle East, support for humanitarian aid globally, and the climate crisis.'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will highlight the importance of peace in Palestine and Ukraine to the “Irish people” during his visit to New York and address to the United Nations.

Mr Martin will start the first day of this three-day trip to New York today as part of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Week. Mr Martin will also meet with New York mayor Zohran Mamdani during the trip.