The Taoiseach and Tanáiste were in Scotland today for a meeting of the British-Irish Council.
Simon Harris and Micheál Martin took part in round table discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, leaders of the devolved administrations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and the governments of the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.
First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were also present at the talks.
It was the 42nd meeting of the intergovernmental forum that was formed as part of the Good Friday Agreement.
Good opportunity to meet with FM Michelle O'Neill and deputy FM Emma Little-Pengelly in Scotland.
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) December 6, 2024
We discussed ongoing work on trade, investment and legacy issues. pic.twitter.com/BpGgRydSnp
Financing a just transition was the main topic at the council meeting in Edinburgh.
Discussions were expected to cover the opportunity clean power presents for the economy and how to share best practices across Ireland and Britain.
Speaking ahead of the summit, First Minister of Scotland John Swinney had said: "Scotland will welcome political leaders to our capital city as we gather for the 42nd summit of the British-Irish Council - a meeting which also marks 25 years since the first council was held following the Good Friday Agreement.
"As we reflect on 25 years, it is testament to the value of the British-Irish Council that the partnership conceived a quarter of a century ago has prevailed in the midst of unprecedented change and challenge.
"The meeting in Edinburgh provides a forum for us to discuss the greatest challenge facing the next 25 years - that of climate change and delivering a just transition.
"The need to share our knowledge, our efforts and our actions is no less urgent today than it was when the first British-Irish Council meeting was held in 1999."
Separately, Mr Harris and Mr Martin had confirmed that they would also have informal talks in the margins of the event about the formation of a new government before substantive discussions get under way in Dublin next week.
