Niamh Smyth to travel to Miami for St Patrick's Day Programme
Niamh Smyth, TD for Cavan- Monaghan and Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, will travel to Miami in March as part of the government's programme for St Patrick’s Day.
Announced on January 27, the St. Patrick’s Day programme will see the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and chosen representatives travel to over 50 countries to promote Irish interests.
The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, will visit Washington and Philadelphia. While Tánaiste Simon Harris will visit Paris and London.
Speaking on the upcoming trips, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, said: “St. Patrick’s Day provides an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Ireland on the global stage and to engage at the highest levels with political, business, civil society, cultural, and diaspora leaders.
“This year, 40 representatives of the State will carry Ireland’s message to cities across more than 50 countries worldwide.
“The theme for St. Patrick’s Day 2026 will highlight Ireland’s place in the world as a small, open trading economy. It will reflect our economic success, built on openness and strong partnerships, and Ireland’s long-standing commitment to multilateralism.”
This year, the Government aims to put a greater emphasis on trade and investment. With Ministers promoting investment, tourism, international research, and education partnerships