立法院江啟臣副院長接見「愛爾蘭跨黨派國會議員團」一行 江啟臣：台愛具高度合作潛力值得期待 Vice President Johnny C. Chiang of the Legislative Yuan receives cross-party parliamentary delegation from Ireland; Vice President Chiang: Taiwan and Ireland hold great potential for future collaboration.
立法院江啟臣副院長於本（4月8）日下午2時，在國民黨張智倫委員、民進黨郭昱晴委員及民眾黨陳昭姿委員陪同下，接見由參議員埃赫恩（Garret Ahearn）所率「愛爾蘭跨黨派國會議員團」一行8人。
At 2:00 p.m. on April 8, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) received an eight-member cross-party parliamentary delegation from Ireland, led by Senator Garret Ahearn. Also in attendance were KMT Legislator Chang Chih-Lun, DPP Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching, and TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu.
江副院長首先表達誠摯歡迎，並指出此次為本（第11）屆立法院兩年多來接待的第4個愛爾蘭國會議員團，顯示雙邊交流持續深化。他表示，去（2025）年9月曾率團訪問愛爾蘭並獲熱情接待，特此表達感謝。江副院長指出，台灣與愛爾蘭雖距離遙遠，卻同為島嶼經濟體，對外貿易依存度高，並具高度競爭力。依據洛桑管理學院（IMD）《2025世界競爭力年報》，台灣與愛爾蘭分列全球第6與第7；另據聯合國《2026世界幸福報告》，愛爾蘭排名第13，台灣第26，顯示雙方均屬高幸福國家。雙方共享自由、民主與人權等核心價值，並感謝愛爾蘭國會長期支持台海和平穩定。
Vice President Chiang began by extending a sincere welcome to the guests, noting that this was the fourth Irish parliamentary delegation the 11th Legislative Yuan has received in more than two years, which highlights the continued deepening of bilateral engagement. He expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality his Irish hosts extended when he led a delegation to Ireland last September (2025). Vice President Chiang remarked that while Taiwan and Ireland are geographically distant, both are highly competitive island economies with a strong reliance on international trade. He mentioned that the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025 ranked Taiwan and Ireland as the 6th and 7th top performers, respectively. Meanwhile, the UN World Happiness Report 2026, he added, ranked Ireland 13th and Taiwan 26th, reflecting that both are among the world's happiest nations. He stated that both countries share core values of freedom, democracy, and human rights, and expressed appreciation for the Irish Parliament’s long-standing support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
江副院長進一步指出，台愛在綠能、智慧經濟、創新產業及醫療衛生等領域具高度合作潛力，雙方優勢互補，未來應持續深化合作，促進共同發展。台灣已在愛爾蘭設立代表處，亦盼愛方未來恢復在台北設立據點，進一步強化雙邊關係。
Vice President Chiang further noted that Taiwan and Ireland hold significant potential for collaboration in areas such as green energy, the smart economy, innovative industries, and healthcare, and that with complementary advantages, the two countries should continue to deepen their partnership to foster mutual development. He stressed that Taiwan has already established a representative office in Ireland, and he hoped that Ireland may restore its presence in Taipei in the future to further strengthen bilateral relations.
埃赫恩參議員表示，很高興時隔兩年再度訪問台灣，並感謝立法院的熱情接待。他指出，本次訪團共8位國會議員，為愛爾蘭自2018年以來訪台規模最大的一次，別具意義。愛爾蘭於一年多前完成國會改選，多位新任議員當選，本次訪團除其本人外，其餘成員皆為首次當選，並多具地方民意代表經驗。此次安排新任議員訪台，旨在加深其對台愛關係的認識，及早建立交流基礎。
Senator Ahearn expressed pleasure in visiting Taiwan again after two years and thanked the Legislative Yuan for its warm reception. He remarked that the delegation consists of eight parliamentarians, the largest Irish parliamentary delegation visiting Taiwan since 2018, making this visit particularly significant. He mentioned that Ireland held parliamentary elections over a year ago, resulting in the election of many new members; except for himself, all members of this delegation are first-term lawmakers with prior experience as local elected representatives. He explained that the purpose of bringing the newly-elected parliamentarians to Taiwan is to deepen their understanding of Taiwan-Ireland relations and establish a foundation for engagement at an early stage.
埃赫恩參議員強調，訪團成員來自愛爾蘭各地，涵蓋多元專業領域，具高度代表性，其中亦包括多位「愛爾蘭國會友台小組」成員。他指出，在愛爾蘭國會逾50個跨國友好團體中，與美國相關團體規模最大，台灣居次，顯示台灣在愛爾蘭國會的重要性。他並重申，愛爾蘭長期支持台灣參與國際組織，包括以觀察員身分出席世界衛生大會（WHA），未來將持續為台灣發聲。
Senator Ahearn emphasized that, coming from various regions across Ireland and a wide range of professional backgrounds, this delegation is highly representative and includes several members of the Ireland-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Society. He pointed out that among over 50 inter-parliamentary friendship groups in the Irish Parliament, the one with Taiwan is the second largest, after the United States, reflecting Taiwan's importance within the Irish Parliament. He reiterated Ireland's long-standing support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations, including participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer, and affirmed that they will continue to speak up for Taiwan in the future.
張智倫委員指出，台灣推動國際參與仍面臨挑戰，需理念相近國家支持，盼未來與愛爾蘭建立更穩固的夥伴關係，深化多元合作。
Legislator Chang pointed out that Taiwan still faces challenges in pursuing international participation and needs the support of like-minded partners. He expressed the hope of establishing a more robust partnership with Ireland to deepen cooperation across various sectors.
郭昱晴委員指出，台灣與愛爾蘭同樣面臨外部壓力。台灣半導體產業對全球供應鏈具有關鍵影響力，維持台灣安全即是維護全球穩定，期盼與理念相近國家攜手促進區域和平。
Legislator Kuo talked about the external pressure that both Taiwan and Ireland are facing. She added that Taiwan's semiconductor industry plays a critical role in the global supply chain and that maintaining Taiwan's security is synonymous with upholding global stability. She conveyed the desire to partner with like-minded countries to promote regional peace.
陳昭姿委員則提及台灣面臨少子化挑戰，愛爾蘭在家庭與育兒政策方面具成功經驗，值得借鏡。她並指出，台灣在硬體與半導體製造具優勢，愛爾蘭則在軟體、數位創新及生技領域表現卓越，雙方具高度互補性，應持續透過國會交流深化合作。
Legislator Chen highlighted that Taiwan is confronting the challenge of a declining birth rate, adding that Ireland’s successful experiences in family and childcare policies serve as an invaluable reference. She went on to stress that Taiwan's strengths in hardware and semiconductor production perfectly complement Ireland's excellence in software, digital innovation, and biotechnology, and that both countries must continue to deepen collaboration through parliamentary exchanges.
雙方隨後就雙邊合作、改善少子化及人口結構等議題交換意見，會談歷時約60分鐘，最後在互贈紀念品及合影後圓滿結束。（2026/04/08）
The two sides then exchanged views on issues such as bilateral cooperation, addressing the declining birth rate, and demographic shifts. The meeting lasted approximately 60 minutes and concluded successfully after the exchange of gifts and a group photo. (2026/04/08)
At 2:00 p.m. on April 8, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) received an eight-member cross-party parliamentary delegation from Ireland, led by Senator Garret Ahearn. Also in attendance were KMT Legislator Chang Chih-Lun, DPP Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching, and TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu.
江副院長首先表達誠摯歡迎，並指出此次為本（第11）屆立法院兩年多來接待的第4個愛爾蘭國會議員團，顯示雙邊交流持續深化。他表示，去（2025）年9月曾率團訪問愛爾蘭並獲熱情接待，特此表達感謝。江副院長指出，台灣與愛爾蘭雖距離遙遠，卻同為島嶼經濟體，對外貿易依存度高，並具高度競爭力。依據洛桑管理學院（IMD）《2025世界競爭力年報》，台灣與愛爾蘭分列全球第6與第7；另據聯合國《2026世界幸福報告》，愛爾蘭排名第13，台灣第26，顯示雙方均屬高幸福國家。雙方共享自由、民主與人權等核心價值，並感謝愛爾蘭國會長期支持台海和平穩定。
Vice President Chiang began by extending a sincere welcome to the guests, noting that this was the fourth Irish parliamentary delegation the 11th Legislative Yuan has received in more than two years, which highlights the continued deepening of bilateral engagement. He expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality his Irish hosts extended when he led a delegation to Ireland last September (2025). Vice President Chiang remarked that while Taiwan and Ireland are geographically distant, both are highly competitive island economies with a strong reliance on international trade. He mentioned that the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025 ranked Taiwan and Ireland as the 6th and 7th top performers, respectively. Meanwhile, the UN World Happiness Report 2026, he added, ranked Ireland 13th and Taiwan 26th, reflecting that both are among the world's happiest nations. He stated that both countries share core values of freedom, democracy, and human rights, and expressed appreciation for the Irish Parliament’s long-standing support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
江副院長進一步指出，台愛在綠能、智慧經濟、創新產業及醫療衛生等領域具高度合作潛力，雙方優勢互補，未來應持續深化合作，促進共同發展。台灣已在愛爾蘭設立代表處，亦盼愛方未來恢復在台北設立據點，進一步強化雙邊關係。
Vice President Chiang further noted that Taiwan and Ireland hold significant potential for collaboration in areas such as green energy, the smart economy, innovative industries, and healthcare, and that with complementary advantages, the two countries should continue to deepen their partnership to foster mutual development. He stressed that Taiwan has already established a representative office in Ireland, and he hoped that Ireland may restore its presence in Taipei in the future to further strengthen bilateral relations.
埃赫恩參議員表示，很高興時隔兩年再度訪問台灣，並感謝立法院的熱情接待。他指出，本次訪團共8位國會議員，為愛爾蘭自2018年以來訪台規模最大的一次，別具意義。愛爾蘭於一年多前完成國會改選，多位新任議員當選，本次訪團除其本人外，其餘成員皆為首次當選，並多具地方民意代表經驗。此次安排新任議員訪台，旨在加深其對台愛關係的認識，及早建立交流基礎。
Senator Ahearn expressed pleasure in visiting Taiwan again after two years and thanked the Legislative Yuan for its warm reception. He remarked that the delegation consists of eight parliamentarians, the largest Irish parliamentary delegation visiting Taiwan since 2018, making this visit particularly significant. He mentioned that Ireland held parliamentary elections over a year ago, resulting in the election of many new members; except for himself, all members of this delegation are first-term lawmakers with prior experience as local elected representatives. He explained that the purpose of bringing the newly-elected parliamentarians to Taiwan is to deepen their understanding of Taiwan-Ireland relations and establish a foundation for engagement at an early stage.
埃赫恩參議員強調，訪團成員來自愛爾蘭各地，涵蓋多元專業領域，具高度代表性，其中亦包括多位「愛爾蘭國會友台小組」成員。他指出，在愛爾蘭國會逾50個跨國友好團體中，與美國相關團體規模最大，台灣居次，顯示台灣在愛爾蘭國會的重要性。他並重申，愛爾蘭長期支持台灣參與國際組織，包括以觀察員身分出席世界衛生大會（WHA），未來將持續為台灣發聲。
Senator Ahearn emphasized that, coming from various regions across Ireland and a wide range of professional backgrounds, this delegation is highly representative and includes several members of the Ireland-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Society. He pointed out that among over 50 inter-parliamentary friendship groups in the Irish Parliament, the one with Taiwan is the second largest, after the United States, reflecting Taiwan's importance within the Irish Parliament. He reiterated Ireland's long-standing support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations, including participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer, and affirmed that they will continue to speak up for Taiwan in the future.
張智倫委員指出，台灣推動國際參與仍面臨挑戰，需理念相近國家支持，盼未來與愛爾蘭建立更穩固的夥伴關係，深化多元合作。
Legislator Chang pointed out that Taiwan still faces challenges in pursuing international participation and needs the support of like-minded partners. He expressed the hope of establishing a more robust partnership with Ireland to deepen cooperation across various sectors.
郭昱晴委員指出，台灣與愛爾蘭同樣面臨外部壓力。台灣半導體產業對全球供應鏈具有關鍵影響力，維持台灣安全即是維護全球穩定，期盼與理念相近國家攜手促進區域和平。
Legislator Kuo talked about the external pressure that both Taiwan and Ireland are facing. She added that Taiwan's semiconductor industry plays a critical role in the global supply chain and that maintaining Taiwan's security is synonymous with upholding global stability. She conveyed the desire to partner with like-minded countries to promote regional peace.
陳昭姿委員則提及台灣面臨少子化挑戰，愛爾蘭在家庭與育兒政策方面具成功經驗，值得借鏡。她並指出，台灣在硬體與半導體製造具優勢，愛爾蘭則在軟體、數位創新及生技領域表現卓越，雙方具高度互補性，應持續透過國會交流深化合作。
Legislator Chen highlighted that Taiwan is confronting the challenge of a declining birth rate, adding that Ireland’s successful experiences in family and childcare policies serve as an invaluable reference. She went on to stress that Taiwan's strengths in hardware and semiconductor production perfectly complement Ireland's excellence in software, digital innovation, and biotechnology, and that both countries must continue to deepen collaboration through parliamentary exchanges.
雙方隨後就雙邊合作、改善少子化及人口結構等議題交換意見，會談歷時約60分鐘，最後在互贈紀念品及合影後圓滿結束。（2026/04/08）
The two sides then exchanged views on issues such as bilateral cooperation, addressing the declining birth rate, and demographic shifts. The meeting lasted approximately 60 minutes and concluded successfully after the exchange of gifts and a group photo. (2026/04/08)