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Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann, arrived in Dublin on 13 April for a two-day visit, in his first visit to Ireland since taking up the role of Secretary General of the Organisation in June 2021.

The Secretary General has been undertaking a series of bilateral engagements, including with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne.  Secretary General Cormann concluded his visit by addressing the Global Ireland Summit taking place in Dublin Castle in the morning of 14th April.

Welcoming Mr Cormann’s visit, Minister Byrne said: 

"I am delighted to welcome Secretary General Cormann to Dublin for the first time since his appointment last year. As an active and committed founding member, Ireland recognises the important leadership role of the OECD in assisting its members to address the challenging global economic realities we face. The climate crisis, the green and digital transitions, the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing challenges presented by the post-pandemic recovery require sustained global engagement and cooperation. The OECD has been a steadfast partner for Ireland in supporting best practice in policy making. It will continue to be a valued partner as we strive to build a sustainable, peaceful and inclusive future for all.”

ENDS

Press Office

14 April 2022

Notes to Editor

• The Paris based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development compromises of 38 member countries and the EU. The mission of the OECD is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world - summed up in its slogan "Better Policies for Better Lives".
• Ireland is a founding Member of the OECD, which marked its 60th anniversary last year. The Permanent Representation of Ireland to the OECD provides a whole of government platform for Ireland to engage with OECD expertise and analysis across a broad range of public policy issues and in support of Programme for Government commitments, including economic policy and analysis, taxation, the environment and climate change; education and skills; agriculture; social policy; gender equality, industry and entrepreneurship; development cooperation policy; trade; digitalisation; public governance; innovation and science and technology.