Irish premier cancels visit to meet political leaders in Northern Ireland
Micheal Martin was due to deliver a keynote address at the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor Summit at the International Convention Centre in Belfast.
By contributor Cate McCurry, PA
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The Irish premier has cancelled a visit to meet political leaders in Northern Ireland on Thursday.
Micheal Martin was due to travel to Belfast to hold meetings with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, as well as the leaders of the Alliance Party and the SDLP.
Sources in Belfast said that officials from Mr Martin’s office cancelled the visit early on Thursday morning, stating that he had “urgent international business” to address which occurred overnight.
