Congratulations to Simon Harris TD on his appointment as Taoiseach today. I wish him all the best as he settles into the role and look forward to working together as we further strengthen UK-Ireland cooperation.

My thoughts and prayers are with The Princess of Wales and her family at this difficult time. Wishing her a full and speedy recovery.

An honour and a privilege to meet with Her Majesty The Queen during her visit to Northern Ireland.

Pleased to do so also in the company of First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL representing the NI Executive.

I would like to commend Leo Varadkar for his many years of public service in Ireland and thank him for his steadfast support of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and commitment to UK-Ireland relations.

I wish him the very best for the future.

Hope everyone has had a brilliant #StPatricksDay ! ☘️

It was a great privilege to attend the Speaker’s Mike Johnson luncheon with the Friends of Ireland.

👏 Pleased to hear the ambition that the United States share with the UK in making Northern Ireland a great place to live, work and invest.

🇺🇸 It has been a remarkable few days here in D.C showcasing the economic opportunities of #NorthernIreland to our U.S neighbours.

🗣️ I highlighted these opportunities and the UK Government’s unwavering commitment to NI during my speech yesterday at the Trade NI event.

🗣️ Delighted to attend and speak at the annual #StPatricksDay breakfast, kindly hosted by the British Embassy Washington.

🤝 The event is always a highlight of the celebrations in D.C. and provides an important forum for people from across the UK, Ireland and the United States to come together.

Privileged to attend the insightful discussion today at the Georgetown University University as Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly BL reflect on the peace process and the opportunities for Northern Ireland going forward.

📷 Another great day in D.C. yesterday attending the InterTradeIreland reception which celebrated their 25th Anniversary of the North/South body.

🇺🇸 Also delighted to discuss the UK and US close relationship with Joseph Kennedy III and Doug Jones at the Ireland Funds Gala Dinner.

I was delighted to attend the InterTradeIreland reception celebrating their 25th anniversary held at the U.S. Institute of Peace.

🕊️ The Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and the peace it has brought has had a transformative impact on Northern Ireland’s economy over the last 26 years.

💡Fantastic to join Joseph Kennedy III for today’s FSB Northern Ireland Annual Power of Small Business roundtable session.

🤝 The UK Government is absolutely committed to economic growth in Northern Ireland and making it a great place to live, work and invest.

🇺🇸 Delighted to be in Washington D.C. with James Roscoe, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Washington, as we begin a fantastic week of engagements to mark the #StPatricksDay celebrations.

👉 Keep an eye out for updates during the week!