The Irish president met Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney at his official residence in Edinburgh as part of an official visit. The meeting followed a heated exchange in the Dáil, where Taoiseach Micheál Martin accused Sinn Féin of a “strategic error” for aligning with nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales. Swinney defended the pro-independence pact, stating that the Taoiseach’s warning missed the central point of self-determination for Scotland. The discussion highlighted tensions over Irish unity and the role of Scottish and Welsh political movements. The visit underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts to address regional political dynamics.