Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I travelled to the US on 22 September for events centred around the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly.

On Monday 23 September, I participated in the UN Climate Action Summit with Minister Bruton. I made a national statement outlining Ireland’s approach to climate action, including the Government’s commitments under the Climate Action Plan, our intention to ring-fence carbon tax revenue for climate action and just transition measures, as well as the climate aspects of our overseas development aid.

I represented Ireland at the High-Level Meeting on the UN Sustainable Development Goals on Wednesday 25, where I outlined Ireland's approach to meeting the Goals. I also met Prime Minister Ardern, President Macron, King Abdullah and other leaders at a meeting about the Christchurch Call to Action.

While at the UN, I took the opportunity to have bilateral meetings with European Council President Donald Tusk and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the latest developments on Brexit. I also met a number of leaders to discuss Ireland’s candidature for a seat on the UN Security Council.