Micheal Martin said he wanted to make sure that there was no misrepresentation of Ireland’s position on Israel.

Micheál Martin said he hopes the meeting will still go ahead despite the fact that a number of groups have now cancelled

The presentation of shamrock to the White House has been a symbol of the friendship between Ireland and the United States since 1953.

U.S. President Donald Trump met Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday for wide-ranging talks that reflected differences over trade and the conflict in Gaza, although both leaders pledged to expand cooperation between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump will host the Irish PM Micheál Martin at the White House, as part of the traditional St Patrick's Day events.

During his meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump was asked who is favourite Irish person was. While taking questions from the press in the Oval Office,