Taoiseach, Starmer to discuss Northern Ireland legacy, EU, Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers to discuss key issues including the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, EU-UK relations, and the situation in Gaza. The meeting continues a series of engagements between the leaders following a constructive July phone call and a March summit in Liverpool, which marked a new chapter in UK-Ireland relations. Both leaders will review progress on their UK-Ireland 2030 cooperation programme and address the importance of legacy issues to people in Northern Ireland and the broader British-Irish relationship. They will also examine recent positive developments in EU-UK relations. Additionally, the discussion will include pressing international concerns, notably the ongoing conflict in Gaza and support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression. The talks highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and address long-standing and emerging challenges between the two nations.