立法院江啟臣副院長接見「愛爾蘭眾議院跨黨派國會議員第二團」(Legislative Yuan Vice President Johnny C. Chiang receives second cross-party delegation of members of the Irish House of Representatives)
江啟臣：臺愛交流密切如家人 盼在科技教育文化經貿等領域深化合作
Vice President Chiang: Taiwan and Ireland share a bond as close as family, and we look forward to deepening cooperation in technology, education, culture, and trade with Ireland.
立法院江啟臣副院長於本（10月30）日上午在國民黨陳永康委員、民進黨郭昱晴委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員陪同下，接見「愛爾蘭眾議院跨黨派國會議員第二團」。
On the morning of October 30, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) received the second cross-party delegation of members of the Irish House of Representatives (Dáil Éireann). He was accompanied by KMT Legislator Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang, DPP Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching, and TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu.
江副院長首先代表立法院及韓國瑜院長熱忱歡迎愛爾蘭眾議院跨黨派訪團，他表示很高興在本週福爾摩沙俱樂部年會酒會後，再次與訪團相見。過去3個月內，兩國國會議員已三度會面，包括今（2025）年7月愛爾蘭麥基尼士副議長（John McGuinness）率團訪臺，9月他率領跨黨派立委回訪愛爾蘭，本（10）月再次在臺灣迎接愛爾蘭眾議院跨黨派訪團，顯見臺愛兩國國會交流密切，雙邊關係緊密如同家人。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang began by extending a warm welcome to the cross-party delegation of members of the Irish House of Representatives on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜). He said he was honored to meet the delegation again following the Reception of the Formosa Club’s Annual Conference held earlier that week. Vice President Chiang mentioned that over the past three months, parliamentarians from Taiwan and Ireland have met on three occasions, including a visit from Ireland to Taiwan in July 2025 led by Deputy Speaker John McGuinness, a cross-party delegation visit from Taiwan to Ireland led by Vice President Chiang in September, and the current visit to Taiwan by the Irish cross-party delegation in October. He stressed that these frequent exchanges underscore the close parliamentary interaction between Taiwan and Ireland and reflect a relationship as close as that of a family.
江副院長指出，臺灣與愛爾蘭雖地理距離遙遠，卻在價值理念上緊密相連。愛爾蘭是他9月訪歐的首站，親身感受到該國對臺灣的支持與溫暖，也特別感謝麥基尼士副議長的熱情接待。旅途中還遇見在當地打工度假的臺灣青年，更感受到兩國人民交流的日益頻繁。
Vice President Chiang noted that although Taiwan and Ireland are geographically distant, they are closely connected by shared values. Ireland was the first stop of his European visit in September, during which he personally experienced Ireland’s strong support for Taiwan and the warmth of its people. Vice President Chiang also expressed his appreciation to Deputy Speaker McGuinness for his gracious hospitality and recalled that during the trip, he encountered Taiwanese youth participating in working-holiday programs in Ireland—an example highlighting the growing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
江副院長強調，愛爾蘭與臺灣同為以高科技聞名的海島國家，共享自由、民主與人權等價值。江副院長進一步表示，感謝愛爾蘭國會多次發言挺臺，更感謝愛國友臺小組的真摯友誼，他支持臺灣與愛爾蘭在科技、教育、文化、經貿等各領域深化交流，盼兩國國會議員能攜手繼續促進臺愛雙邊交流。
Vice President Chiang emphasized that Ireland and Taiwan are both island nations renowned for their high-tech industries who share core values such as freedom, democracy, and human rights. He expressed gratitude to the Irish Parliament for repeatedly voicing support for Taiwan and to the Ireland-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Association for their sincere friendship. Vice President Chiang conveyed his support for deepening exchanges between Taiwan and Ireland in areas including technology, education, culture, and trade, and expressed hope that parliamentarians from both sides would continue working together to advance bilateral relations.
訪團團長麥克格理漢（Erin McGreehan）眾議員感謝江副院長及委員的盛情接待，她表示，本次為訪團首次來臺，這幾天深刻感受到臺灣人民的親切與友善。臺灣與愛爾蘭同為海島國家，雖地理遙遠，卻同樣放眼世界，堅守共享的價值並重視人權。她期盼藉此訪問機會，強化雙邊在經貿、教育、產業、科技與人才交流等領域的合作，建立更加緊密的夥伴關係；同時也表示，愛爾蘭樂於支持臺灣參與「世界衛生組織」（WHO）等國際組織。
Erin McGreehan, head of the delegation and a member of the Irish House of Representatives, thanked Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for their warm hospitality. She said this was the delegation members’ first visit to Taiwan and that they had been deeply impressed by the kindness and friendliness of the Taiwanese people. Representative McGreehan mentioned that though Taiwan and Ireland are geographically distant, as fellow island nations, both look outward to the world, uphold shared values, and place great importance on human rights. She expressed hope that the visit would further strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, education, industry, technology, and talent exchanges, thereby building an even closer partnership. Representative McGreehan also noted that Ireland is willing to support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).
麥克格理漢眾議員也指出，正如臺灣因地緣位置而面臨挑戰，全球約有75%的海底電纜經過愛爾蘭海域，承載著龐大的國際網際網路流量。保護海底電纜已成為愛爾蘭的重要議題，她期盼未來能與臺灣就海底電纜的佈建與防護措施進一步交流經驗與合作。
She further noted that just as Taiwan faces challenges due to its geopolitical position, approximately 75 percent of the world’s subsea cables pass through waters off Ireland, carrying massive volumes of global internet traffic. Protecting subsea cables has therefore become a key issue for Ireland. She expressed hope that Ireland and Taiwan could further exchange experiences and cooperate on the setup, deployment, and protection of subsea cables.
陳永康委員表示，自己從軍逾四十年，曾任國防大學校長，深知教育的重要性。據其瞭解，臺灣目前以十四條海底電纜與其他國家連結，其中亦有Google的海底電纜經過臺灣海域。臺灣正積極運用高科技與人工智慧技術進行海底電纜的偵測、管理與防護，未來可就相關經驗與愛爾蘭加強交流與合作。
Legislator Chen stated that with over forty years of military service and experience as a former president of the National Defense University, he deeply understands the importance of education. Legislator Chen noted that Taiwan is currently connected to other countries by fourteen subsea cables, including cables operated by Google that pass through waters near Taiwan. Legislator Chen said that Taiwan is actively applying advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to the detection, management, and protection of subsea cables, and he suggested that Taiwan and Ireland could further enhance exchanges and cooperation in this area.
郭昱晴委員對愛爾蘭眾議院議員來臺訪問表示熱烈歡迎。她指出，民主、自由與人權是臺灣與愛爾蘭共同堅守的核心價值。兩國在經貿、人才交流及半導體等領域均保持密切合作，並激發更多青年人才與新創企業的發展契機。
Legislator Kuo warmly welcomed the Irish delegation to Taiwan and noted that democracy, freedom, and human rights are core values jointly upheld by Taiwan and Ireland. She said that the two sides have maintained close cooperation in areas such as trade, talent exchanges, and the semiconductor industry, creating further development opportunities for young professionals and start-up enterprises.
陳昭姿委員指出，臺灣正面臨生育率低落的少子化危機，恐將影響未來勞動力與社會福利體系的健全發展。愛爾蘭的生育率在歐盟各國中相對較高，盼雙方能就生育科技、代理孕母法制及兒童照護等議題加強交流，並借鏡愛爾蘭的經驗。
Legislator Chen pointed out that Taiwan is facing a declining birthrate and a low-fertility crisis, which may affect the future labor force and the sustainability of its social welfare system. Ireland, by contrast, has a relatively higher fertility rate among EU countries. She expressed hope that both sides could strengthen exchanges on issues such as reproductive technologies, surrogacy legislation, and childcare, learning from Ireland’s experience.
雙方隨後就代理孕母法制化、推動愛爾蘭恢復在臺設立辦事處，以及加速推動兩國洽簽「避免雙重課稅協定」（DTA）等議題廣泛交換意見，並互贈紀念品。訪團成員勞勒眾議員（George Lawlor）現場獻唱愛爾蘭民歌〈丹尼男孩〉（Danny Boy），悠揚歌聲驚豔全場，為歷時約一小時的會談劃下圓滿句點。
The two sides then exchanged commemorative gifts and engaged in extensive discussions on issues including the legalization of surrogacy, efforts to facilitate the reopening of an Irish representative office in Taiwan, and accelerating negotiations on a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). Delegation member George Lawlor concluded the meeting by performing the Irish folk song “Danny Boy,” captivating the audience with his melodious singing and bringing the one-hour meeting to a successful close.
Vice President Chiang: Taiwan and Ireland share a bond as close as family, and we look forward to deepening cooperation in technology, education, culture, and trade with Ireland.
立法院江啟臣副院長於本（10月30）日上午在國民黨陳永康委員、民進黨郭昱晴委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員陪同下，接見「愛爾蘭眾議院跨黨派國會議員第二團」。
On the morning of October 30, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) received the second cross-party delegation of members of the Irish House of Representatives (Dáil Éireann). He was accompanied by KMT Legislator Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang, DPP Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching, and TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu.
江副院長首先代表立法院及韓國瑜院長熱忱歡迎愛爾蘭眾議院跨黨派訪團，他表示很高興在本週福爾摩沙俱樂部年會酒會後，再次與訪團相見。過去3個月內，兩國國會議員已三度會面，包括今（2025）年7月愛爾蘭麥基尼士副議長（John McGuinness）率團訪臺，9月他率領跨黨派立委回訪愛爾蘭，本（10）月再次在臺灣迎接愛爾蘭眾議院跨黨派訪團，顯見臺愛兩國國會交流密切，雙邊關係緊密如同家人。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang began by extending a warm welcome to the cross-party delegation of members of the Irish House of Representatives on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and its President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜). He said he was honored to meet the delegation again following the Reception of the Formosa Club’s Annual Conference held earlier that week. Vice President Chiang mentioned that over the past three months, parliamentarians from Taiwan and Ireland have met on three occasions, including a visit from Ireland to Taiwan in July 2025 led by Deputy Speaker John McGuinness, a cross-party delegation visit from Taiwan to Ireland led by Vice President Chiang in September, and the current visit to Taiwan by the Irish cross-party delegation in October. He stressed that these frequent exchanges underscore the close parliamentary interaction between Taiwan and Ireland and reflect a relationship as close as that of a family.
江副院長指出，臺灣與愛爾蘭雖地理距離遙遠，卻在價值理念上緊密相連。愛爾蘭是他9月訪歐的首站，親身感受到該國對臺灣的支持與溫暖，也特別感謝麥基尼士副議長的熱情接待。旅途中還遇見在當地打工度假的臺灣青年，更感受到兩國人民交流的日益頻繁。
Vice President Chiang noted that although Taiwan and Ireland are geographically distant, they are closely connected by shared values. Ireland was the first stop of his European visit in September, during which he personally experienced Ireland’s strong support for Taiwan and the warmth of its people. Vice President Chiang also expressed his appreciation to Deputy Speaker McGuinness for his gracious hospitality and recalled that during the trip, he encountered Taiwanese youth participating in working-holiday programs in Ireland—an example highlighting the growing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
江副院長強調，愛爾蘭與臺灣同為以高科技聞名的海島國家，共享自由、民主與人權等價值。江副院長進一步表示，感謝愛爾蘭國會多次發言挺臺，更感謝愛國友臺小組的真摯友誼，他支持臺灣與愛爾蘭在科技、教育、文化、經貿等各領域深化交流，盼兩國國會議員能攜手繼續促進臺愛雙邊交流。
Vice President Chiang emphasized that Ireland and Taiwan are both island nations renowned for their high-tech industries who share core values such as freedom, democracy, and human rights. He expressed gratitude to the Irish Parliament for repeatedly voicing support for Taiwan and to the Ireland-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Association for their sincere friendship. Vice President Chiang conveyed his support for deepening exchanges between Taiwan and Ireland in areas including technology, education, culture, and trade, and expressed hope that parliamentarians from both sides would continue working together to advance bilateral relations.
訪團團長麥克格理漢（Erin McGreehan）眾議員感謝江副院長及委員的盛情接待，她表示，本次為訪團首次來臺，這幾天深刻感受到臺灣人民的親切與友善。臺灣與愛爾蘭同為海島國家，雖地理遙遠，卻同樣放眼世界，堅守共享的價值並重視人權。她期盼藉此訪問機會，強化雙邊在經貿、教育、產業、科技與人才交流等領域的合作，建立更加緊密的夥伴關係；同時也表示，愛爾蘭樂於支持臺灣參與「世界衛生組織」（WHO）等國際組織。
Erin McGreehan, head of the delegation and a member of the Irish House of Representatives, thanked Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for their warm hospitality. She said this was the delegation members’ first visit to Taiwan and that they had been deeply impressed by the kindness and friendliness of the Taiwanese people. Representative McGreehan mentioned that though Taiwan and Ireland are geographically distant, as fellow island nations, both look outward to the world, uphold shared values, and place great importance on human rights. She expressed hope that the visit would further strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, education, industry, technology, and talent exchanges, thereby building an even closer partnership. Representative McGreehan also noted that Ireland is willing to support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).
麥克格理漢眾議員也指出，正如臺灣因地緣位置而面臨挑戰，全球約有75%的海底電纜經過愛爾蘭海域，承載著龐大的國際網際網路流量。保護海底電纜已成為愛爾蘭的重要議題，她期盼未來能與臺灣就海底電纜的佈建與防護措施進一步交流經驗與合作。
She further noted that just as Taiwan faces challenges due to its geopolitical position, approximately 75 percent of the world’s subsea cables pass through waters off Ireland, carrying massive volumes of global internet traffic. Protecting subsea cables has therefore become a key issue for Ireland. She expressed hope that Ireland and Taiwan could further exchange experiences and cooperate on the setup, deployment, and protection of subsea cables.
陳永康委員表示，自己從軍逾四十年，曾任國防大學校長，深知教育的重要性。據其瞭解，臺灣目前以十四條海底電纜與其他國家連結，其中亦有Google的海底電纜經過臺灣海域。臺灣正積極運用高科技與人工智慧技術進行海底電纜的偵測、管理與防護，未來可就相關經驗與愛爾蘭加強交流與合作。
Legislator Chen stated that with over forty years of military service and experience as a former president of the National Defense University, he deeply understands the importance of education. Legislator Chen noted that Taiwan is currently connected to other countries by fourteen subsea cables, including cables operated by Google that pass through waters near Taiwan. Legislator Chen said that Taiwan is actively applying advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to the detection, management, and protection of subsea cables, and he suggested that Taiwan and Ireland could further enhance exchanges and cooperation in this area.
郭昱晴委員對愛爾蘭眾議院議員來臺訪問表示熱烈歡迎。她指出，民主、自由與人權是臺灣與愛爾蘭共同堅守的核心價值。兩國在經貿、人才交流及半導體等領域均保持密切合作，並激發更多青年人才與新創企業的發展契機。
Legislator Kuo warmly welcomed the Irish delegation to Taiwan and noted that democracy, freedom, and human rights are core values jointly upheld by Taiwan and Ireland. She said that the two sides have maintained close cooperation in areas such as trade, talent exchanges, and the semiconductor industry, creating further development opportunities for young professionals and start-up enterprises.
陳昭姿委員指出，臺灣正面臨生育率低落的少子化危機，恐將影響未來勞動力與社會福利體系的健全發展。愛爾蘭的生育率在歐盟各國中相對較高，盼雙方能就生育科技、代理孕母法制及兒童照護等議題加強交流，並借鏡愛爾蘭的經驗。
Legislator Chen pointed out that Taiwan is facing a declining birthrate and a low-fertility crisis, which may affect the future labor force and the sustainability of its social welfare system. Ireland, by contrast, has a relatively higher fertility rate among EU countries. She expressed hope that both sides could strengthen exchanges on issues such as reproductive technologies, surrogacy legislation, and childcare, learning from Ireland’s experience.
雙方隨後就代理孕母法制化、推動愛爾蘭恢復在臺設立辦事處，以及加速推動兩國洽簽「避免雙重課稅協定」（DTA）等議題廣泛交換意見，並互贈紀念品。訪團成員勞勒眾議員（George Lawlor）現場獻唱愛爾蘭民歌〈丹尼男孩〉（Danny Boy），悠揚歌聲驚豔全場，為歷時約一小時的會談劃下圓滿句點。
The two sides then exchanged commemorative gifts and engaged in extensive discussions on issues including the legalization of surrogacy, efforts to facilitate the reopening of an Irish representative office in Taiwan, and accelerating negotiations on a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). Delegation member George Lawlor concluded the meeting by performing the Irish folk song “Danny Boy,” captivating the audience with his melodious singing and bringing the one-hour meeting to a successful close.