List of international prime ministerial trips made by Micheál Martin

This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Micheál Martin, the 15th Taoiseach.

Summary First term The number of visits per country where he has travelled are:

One visit to: Albania, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Japan, Lebanon, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine Two visits to: France and the United States Five visits to the United Kingdom Nine visits to Belgium

Second term The number of visits per country where he has travelled are:

One visit to: Armenia, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Lebanon, Montenegro, South Africa, Spain, Slovakia, Ukraine, Vatican City Two visits to: Poland Three visits to: the United States Four visits to: the United Kingdom Eight visits to: Belgium

First term (2020–2022) 2020 Country Location(s) DatesDetails Image1Brussels17–21 JulyMartin attended a special meeting of the European Council in Brussels, where leaders negotiated the €750 billion COVID-19 recovery fund and the EU's long-term budget. The discussions focused on the balance between grants and loans, and concluded with an agreement aimed at supporting economic recovery and growth across the European Union.2Belfast13 AugustMet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. They discussed the importance of working together as neighbours to defeat coronavirus, including through close collaboration between Ireland, the UK Government and the Northern Irish Executive. They agreed on the need for the international community to work together on developing rapid tests, therapeutics and vaccines.https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pms-meeting-with-irish-taoiseach-micheal-martin-13-august-20203Brussels1–2 OctoberAttended a special meeting of the European Council to discuss external relations (Turkey, Belarus) and the single market.

2021 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsImage4Chequers14 MayMet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the future of UK–Ireland relations, including cooperation on climate change, science, and cultural initiatives. The talks also addressed the situation in Northern Ireland, with both sides emphasizing the importance of upholding the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and maintaining smooth trade. They further discussed the legacy of the Ballymurphy inquest, cooperation in tackling COVID-19, and the need to continue close coordination to support recovery.5New York City20–24 SeptemberAttended the 76th United Nations General Assembly and chaired a UN Security Council meeting.6Ljubljana5–6 OctoberMartin attended an informal European Council and the EU-Western Balkans summit.7Brussels21–22 OctoberMartin attended the European Council.8Glasgow1–2 NovemberMartin travelled to Glasgow to attend the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.9Brussels15-16 DecemberMartin attended the sixth Eastern Partnership summit and a European Council meeting.

2022 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsImage10Berlin22 FebruaryMeeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They discussed Irish–German bilateral relations, the situation in Ukraine, economic recovery, European Union–United Kingdom relations, and shared climate objectives. They held a joint press conference after the meeting. Later in the day, Martin visited the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, where he laid a wreath and toured the museum to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-the-taoiseach/press-releases/taoiseach-miche%C3%A1l-martin-to-visit-german-chancellor-olaf-scholz/11Brussels24 FebruaryMartin attended a special meeting of the European Council to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine.https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20220224-special-meeting-of-the-european-council-on-the-situation-in-ukraine-february-202212Versailles10–11 MarchParticipation in the informal meeting of EU Heads of State and Government.London12 MarchMet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. They discussed their deep concern around the intensification of hostilities near Kyiv and condemned the attacks by Russian forces on civilians.13Brussels24 MarchMartin attended the European Council.14Helsinki12 AprilMet with Prime Minister Sanna Marin to discuss EU security and defense.15Tibnine29 MayVisited Irish peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL16Strasbourg8 JuneHe addressed the European Parliament and took part in a ceremony unveiling a bust of John Hume. His visit focused on Ireland's role in the European Union, the importance of peace and reconciliation, and the EU's contribution to the Good Friday Agreement. The events highlighted Hume's legacy in promoting peace in Northern Ireland and emphasized continued cooperation within the EU, as well as support for democratic values and international stability.17Brussels23–24 JuneAttended the European Council summit where Ukraine and Moldova were formally granted EU candidate status.18Madrid28–30 JuneMartin travelled to Madrid to attend the 32nd NATO summit.19Kyiv6 JulyFirst official visit by a Taoiseach to Ukraine. Met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.20Tokyo19–21 JulyMet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to strengthen bilateral trade and digital ties.21Singapore21–22 JulyMet with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and members of the Irish business community.22London18–19 SeptemberAttended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.23New York City22 SeptemberAttended the General debate of the seventy-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly.24Prague6–7 OctoberMartin attended at Prague Castle the 1st European Political Community Summit and an informal European Council.25Brussels20–21 OctoberMartin attended the European Council.26Tirana6 DecemberAttended EU-Western Balkans summit27Brussels15 DecemberHis final European Council meeting as Taoiseach during his first term. Attended just before handing over office to Leo Varadkar.

Second term (2025–present) 2025 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsImage1Oświęcim27 JanuaryMartin attended the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.2Brussels3 FebruaryMartin attended an informal European Council summit.3Liverpool5–6 MarchAttended the inaugural annual UK–Ireland Summit. Held a business round table at the Ernst & Young offices with industry leaders to discuss energy and investment; signed the "UK–Ireland 2030" strategic cooperation programme with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.4Austin, Washington, D.C.14–17 MarchMet President Donald Trump at the White House for the annual shamrock ceremony.5Brussels20–21 MarchMartin attended a European Council summit.6Paris27 MarchMartin attended a meeting of the "Coalition of the willing" hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.7Vatican City26 AprilAttended funeral of Pope Francis.8Brussels26–27 JuneMartin attended the European Council meeting.9Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima1–4 July 2025Met with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to discuss trade and cybersecurity. Officially opened Ireland House Tokyo and visited Expo 2025 in Osaka. In Hiroshima, he laid a wreath to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing.10London12 SeptemberMet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They agreed the relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland was very strong and good progress across all areas of the relationship had been made since the UK-Ireland summit in Liverpool earlier this year.11New York City26 SeptemberAttended the General debate of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly.12Copenhagen1–2 OctoberMartin attended an informal European Council as well as the 7th European Political Community Summit.13Belém6 NovemberMartin attended the COP30 pre-conference.14Johannesburg22–23 NovemberMartin attended the 2025 G20 Johannesburg summit.15Cardiff5 DecemberMartin attended British Irish Council and met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.16Brussels18–19 DecemberMartin attended the European Council summit.Naqoura20 DecemberMartin visited Irish troops serving with UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, where he met peacekeepers and expressed support for their mission. He also held talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, raising concerns over the slow pace of justice in the killing of Irish soldier Seán Rooney and calling for full accountability.

2026 Country Location(s) DatesDetailsImage17Beijing, Shanghai4–8 JanuaryOfficial visit to discuss trade. Met President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.18Brussels22 JanuaryMartin attended an informal European Council summit.19Antwerp, Rijkhoven11–12 FebruaryMartin attended the 3rd European Industry Summit. Next day participated in the informal meeting of EU heads of state and government.20Madrid10 MarchMet with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.21Philadelphia, Washington, D.C.14–17 MarchAttended St. Patrick's Day events; met President Donald Trump.22Brussels19–20 MarchMartin attended the European Council.23Helsinki31 MarchMet with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and President Alexander Stubb to discuss preparations for Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency.WarsawMet with Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw to discuss European security, the war in Ukraine, and preparations for Ireland's upcoming Council of the EU Presidency. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties and coordinating actions to address energy costs and economic regulations.24Berlin16 AprilMet with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as part of Ireland’s preparations for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The leaders discussed competitiveness, the EU’s future budget, enlargement, security, rising energy prices, and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-the-taoiseach/press-releases/taoiseach-to-meet-german-chancellor-friedrich-merz-in-berlin/ They also exchanged views on bilateral relations between Ireland and Germany, European security, and continued support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/04/16/security-in-europe-a-key-focus-for-irelands-eu-presidency-says-taoiseach-in-berlin/https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/04/16/taoiseach-to-discuss-energy-price-crisis-during-visit-to-german-leader-in-berlin/25Nicosia23–24 April Martin attended an informal meeting of the European Council summit.26Yerevan3–4 MayMartin attended the 8th European Political Community Summit.27Budapest4 JuneMet with Prime Minister Peter Magyar as part of Ireland’s preparations for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union.28Tivat5 JuneAttended the EU–Western Balkans Summit. They discussed progress in integrating countries of the Western Balkans into the EU, including through the EU’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, as well as wider regional and global issues.https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-the-taoiseach/press-releases/taoiseach-miche%C3%A1l-martin-to-attend-eu-western-balkans-summit-in-tivat-montenegro/29Brussels18–19 JuneMartin attended the European Council.https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20260619-european-council-june-2026-day-230Kyiv23 JulyMartin met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Ireland's support for Accession of Ukraine to the EU during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The leaders also reviewed the implementation of the Ireland–Ukraine 2030 Partnership Roadmap and discussed further humanitarian, financial, and non-lethal military assistance.