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UK and Ireland Strengthen Ties with Security Pact and Investment

3/14/2026

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Starmer Strengthens Relations

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin met in Cork for a UK-Ireland summit.
They signed a security memorandum of understanding to protect subsea cables and address cyber threats.
They highlighted energy security and infrastructure cooperation, announcing £937 million in Irish investment to create 850 jobs.
Starmer said the British-Irish relationship is improving and urged Europe to enhance its defense efforts.

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Harris Addresses Inflation

Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Iran war's inflationary effects are hitting global and Irish economies at the UK-Ireland Summit in Cork.
His department is preparing a spring forecast with a macroeconomic analysis of the conflict's impact.
Harris said households and businesses are already feeling the war's economic consequences and timely policy responses will be crucial.
The analysis is expected to be completed by the end of March or early April.

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Starmer Strengthens Relations

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin met in Cork for a UK-Ireland summit.
They signed a security memorandum of understanding to protect subsea cables and address cyber threats.
They highlighted energy security and infrastructure cooperation, announcing £937 million in Irish investment to create 850 jobs.
Starmer said the British-Irish relationship is improving and urged Europe to enhance its defense efforts.

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