It is the first time Northern Ireland’s leaders have officially visited the US city together ahead of St Patrick’s Day for eight years. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks to the media at the Dupont Circle Hotel, Washington, DC, during his visit to the US for St Patrick’s Day (Niall Carson/PA)Irish premier Leo Varadkar, who will also address the event, said Northern Ireland will be the focus. “Friday will be the political meetings with the president, vice-president and, speaker and congressional leaders with a particular focus on Northern Ireland. Earlier Mr Leo Varadkar has said Israel’s apparent plans for the Gaza Strip after a potential ceasefire are “entirely unacceptable”. Joe Biden with Leo Varadkar last year (Damien Storan/PA)Mr Varadkar and other ministers are attending events in the US around St Patrick’s Day.

Source: The Herald March 14, 2024 04:01 UTC