Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he will meet US president Donald Trump in Washington to mark St Patrick's Day, despite increasing pressure to reject Mr Trump's invitation amid concern over policies he has introduced, particularly in relation to immigration, since his inauguration.
A spokesman said Mr Kenny will go ahead with the visit in order to “maintain the historically strong links between the Irish and American peoples”.
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