Taoiseach Micheál Martin is visiting Belfast today (7th May 2026) attending a joint event at Grand central Station to mark the signing of a £700 million contract for a new fleet of Enterprise trains.
The event will be hosted by Translink with First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins in attendance.
The fleet deal is part of the Shared Island Initiative which aims to strengthen the links between Northern Ireland and the Republic.
Speaking ahead of his visit, the Taoiseach said:
“I am pleased to be returning to Belfast. My visit includes multiple opportunities to hear directly from political, business and civic leaders and to discuss ongoing and evolving all-island priorities which benefit us all.”
