British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly

The 69th plenary meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly concluded in Sheffield, South Yorkshire today. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝 🇮🇪

Co-Chair of BIPA @BrendanSmithTD addressed the Nordic Council Assembly in Helsinki. ‘Our histories and structures are different but cooperation is all the more important at a time of international uncertainty. The challenges facing our countries do not stop at national borders.’

RT @NIOgov: 📢 Minister for Northern Ireland Sarah Owen addressed representatives from across the UK and Ireland at the 69th British Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Sheffield this week. 🤝 She spoke on democratic partnership across our isles, and the need for strong regional leadership.

In an address to a gathering of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly members in Sheffield, the British Minister for Intergovernmental Relations @HFalconerMP said the UK and Ireland’s relationship has never been stronger. 👉 #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

RT @BrendanSmithTD: On Sunday evening we had Committee Meetings of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Sheffield. The Sixty-Ninth Plenary Conference of BIPA commenced on Monday morning and concluded at lunchtime Tuesday. Among the Guest Speakers at the Plenary were Minister Hamish Falconer MP, Minister Sarah Owen MP, Ambassador Kara Owen and Ambassador Sonja Hyland. At a time of global uncertainty we had wide ranging discussions on the opportunities to strengthen relationships across our islands through further dialogue, co-operation and mutual understanding for the benefit of all communities in our respective legislatures. Read more: @BritishIrishPA @theanglocelt @NewsonNS

The Steering Committee of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly held a meeting in Leinster House, Dublin yesterday. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

The British Ambassador to Ireland, Kara Owen and a delegation from the UK Parliament’s Business and Trade Committee met with Irish BIPA Members in Leinster House, Dublin to discuss matters of mutual interest. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

RT @AssemblyBaltic: 🇮🇪On 22-24 March 2026, the Baltic Assembly attended the 68th Plenary Session of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA), which was held in Tralee, Count Kerry, Ireland. Read more here:

RT @NIOgov: 🤝The 68th British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly brought together elected representatives from across the UK and Ireland. Minister @Matthew_Patrick addressed BIPA members, talking about UK-Ireland relations and delivering for NI. @BritishIrishPA @BritEmbDublin

The 68th plenary meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly concluded in Tralee, Co Kerry today. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝 🇮🇪

Professor Andrew Cottey, Jean Monnet Chair in European Political Integration - University College Cork - delivered the closing address on international relations to the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

RT @Matthew_Patrick: @BritishIrishPA @BrendanSmithTD @GillFurnissMP It was a pleasure to join you all and to talk about our common interests with your members.

Two members of the Ireland-UK Youth Forum - Anna McWey and Mateusz Polanski addressed the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Tralee, Co Kerry. The Youth Forum empowers young people to influence policy and foster mutual understanding between Ireland and the UK. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Matthew Patrick MP addressed the 68th British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly meeting in Tralee, Co. Kerry. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

RT @karaowen: Great to be in Tralee for BIPA.

Irish Co-Chair @BrendanSmithTD and British Co-Chair @GillFurnissMP welcomed the Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers and the UK Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen to the 68th British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Tralee, Co Kerry. 🌹 #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

Prof. John O’Halloran, President of University College Cork (UCC) and Professor Maggie Cusack, President of Munster Technological University (MTU) and Rachel Power, Head of Communications, Office of the President, MTU engaged with the Plenary on Universities. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

Vice President of the Baltic Assembly Giedrius Drukteinis addressed the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Tralee, Co Kerry today. #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

We have unanimously adopted the following motion: “That the Assembly takes note of the increased challenges of the international situation in the world and welcomes the efforts of Ireland, the UK & Europe to work together to meet these challenges.” #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

RT @NormaFoleyTD1: Delighted to join my cabinet colleague Minister Jack Chambers for the first ever gathering of the British-Irish Parliamentary Association’s gathering in Tralee. Sincere thanks to co-chairs Brendan Smith TD and Gill Furniss MP.@BritishIrishPA