Ursula von der Leyen will meet Irish premier Micheal Martin at the Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman.
The Taoiseach and the president will have a bilateral meeting at which they will discuss Covid-19 and vaccines, EU/UK relations and the Commission’s new “fit for 55” package of measures to support climate action.
The meeting comes at a time of tension between the UK and EU over the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Liam McBurney/PA)
Speaking ahead of the visit, Mr Martin said he expected the Protocol to feature in their discussions.
“I very much look forward to welcoming President von der Leyen.
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