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Taoiseach confirms formal invite to White House on St Patrick's Day
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will highlight the strong Ireland-US economic ties and job protection amid tariff concerns during the traditional St Patrick's Day White House visit.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed he has accepted a formal invitation to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on St Patrick's Day, announcing this at the Cork Chamber dinner on Friday.
- The Irish Government announced ministerial travel plans last week, with Martin among nine representatives scheduled to travel to the US, including Philadelphia, amid tensions over US–EU relations.
- Martin emphasised economic ties, saying Ireland–United States economic contacts are of "enormous value" and he looks forward to meetings in Washington during the US 250th anniversary.
- The Oval Office meeting is the centrepiece of Ireland's St Patrick's Day diplomacy, with ministers traveling abroad amid trade tensions after the US last month dropped tariff threats, Martin said.
- Unusually, this year's meeting falls on St Patrick's Day, while last year’s Oval Office meeting drew controversy when Conor McGregor visited amid calls for Martin to boycott.
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