Theme 1: Future Manufacturing Ireland

Global Ireland Summits

The September 2020 summit took place virtually and was based on the themes of ‘Renewal and Recovery’.

During the period under review, three ‘Global Ireland Summits’ were held: in July 2019, January 2020 and September 2020.

It was delivered in partnership with the National Broadcaster, RTÉ, over three days, with contributions from the Taoiseach; Tánaiste; the Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport; and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, amongst others.

The January 2020 event focussed on an examination of significant shifts in the geopolitical landscape, both globally and closer to home. It gathered together Ireland’s Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives and Consul Generals from across more than 90 missions with key partners in the Public Service, Ireland’s Business Community, the Diplomatic Corps and representatives of the diaspora, culture and other key stakeholders.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Dr Michael Ryan of the WHO and former President Mary Robinson also addressed the summit. Global Ireland Summits

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