Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he is proud to walk in the St Patrick’s Day parade in New York on Saturday alongside his partner Matt, as he made his final engagement of his week-long trip to the United States. Gerry Adams with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at a St Patrick’s Day breakfast event at Gracie Mansion in New York. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA WireThe St Patrick’s Day Parade, now in its 257th year, has had a difficult relationship with the gay community. US vice president Mike Pence has invited Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt to visit his home, during a meeting at his official residence yesterday morning. Mr Varadkar joined Mr Pence, his wife Karen and Mr Pence’s mother for breakfast at the Naval Observatory in Washington DC.

Source: The Irish Times March 17, 2018 15:04 UTC