Courtesy call on Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD

2026/3/26
Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD (right) and Ambassador MIYAGAWA Manabu to Ireland (left)
On 26 March, Ambassador MIYAGAWA Manabu paid a courtesy call on Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of the Lower House), Verona Murphy TD.  Following the Ceann Comhairle’s words of welcome, Ambassador MIYAGAWA stated his intention to facilitate further exchanges between parliamentarians of Japan and Ireland in order to promote friendly relations between the two countries, taking into account a range of opportunities leading up to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027.

The Embassy of Japan reiterates its sincere appreciation to Ceann Comhairle and her staff for the warm welcome extended despite the demands of the final sitting day of the Dáil session before the Easter break, looking forward to continuing to strengthen its engagement with the Oireachtas.