European Maritime Day 2025

21–23 May 2025 | Cork, Ireland

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Micheál Martin

Taoiseach/the prime minister of the Republic of Ireland

Government of Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

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Government of Ireland

Government of Ireland

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Dublin, Ireland

Ireland is proud to host European Maritime Day 2025 in Cork. As an island nation with one of the largest sea areas in Europe, Ireland’s economy, culture and society is inextricably linked to the sea. Our marine environment yields multiple benefits from sectors such as seafood, tourism, recreation, renewable energy, cultural heritage, and biodiversity. At EMD we will spotlight innovative solutions for a sustainable blue economy, promote our coastal communities, strengthen ocean literacy and advance our shared European goals for a healthy, secure and climate-resilient maritime space.
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About me

Micheál Martin is the Taoiseach. He served as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence from 17 December 2022 to 23 January 2025. He served as Taoiseach from 27 June 2020 to 17 December 2022. Previously, he has served as Lord Mayor of Cork in 1992-93, and on the Fianna Fáil front bench and in four cabinet posts: • Minister for Foreign Affairs (2008-2011) • Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (2004-2008) • Minister for Health (2000-04) • Minister for Education (1997-2000) Micheál Martin was born in Turners Cross, Cork. He attended University College Cork where he qualified with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 22 May 2025

09:15 - 09:45

Official opening session

Format:Live streamTrack:Plenary sessions - Millenium hall, Cork City Council