Sir Keir Starmer was greeted by Taoiseach Micheal Martin at Fota House ahead of a series of meetings involving ministers from both governments. Earlier, the two leaders visited the Tyndall National Institute, an electronics research centre at University College Cork. Sir Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin visit a laboratory at the Tyndall National Institute in Cork (Cathal McNaughton/PA)As the high cost of fuel and energy is expected to dominate discussions at the Cork summit, energy links between Britain and Ireland will also be emphasised. The Prime Minister is joined by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, and Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Sir Keir and Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn met the region’s political parties on Thursday.

Source: The Herald March 13, 2026 11:59 UTC