Chambers Ireland has welcomed the announcement of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Ministerial Missions.
Speaking today, Chief Executive Ian Talbot said that this year’s programme underlines the importance of sustained international engagement at a time of increased global uncertainty:
“St Patrick’s Day remains the most effective moment in the calendar for Ireland to reinforce its global economic relationships and to engage directly with political and business leaders in key markets. A consistent international presence matters, particularly when trading conditions are becoming more complex.
The United States remains a core strategic market for Ireland. There is significant Irish investment already in the US and businesses here have a strong appetite to deepen and sustain trade relationships with their US counterparts. Protecting and developing these relationships requires a long-term approach and consistent engagement, particularly through periods of uncertainty as well as growth.”
He continued:
“An extensive international programme sends an important signal about Ireland’s commitment to openness and developing new markets. Ensuring that business engagement is central to these missions is critical to supporting Irish companies as they compete and grow internationally.”