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A BOWL OF shamrocks will be presented to US president Joe Biden today in a virtual meeting held with the Taoiseach this afternoon.
The crystal bowl, which was made by Criostal na Rinne in County Waterford, is already at the White House after being delivered by Irish Embassy staff last week.
The shamrock bowl will be placed on President Joe Biden’s desk during his virtual St Patrick’s Day meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Speaking yesterday evening, the Taoiseach said he will discuss the fight against Covid-19, as well as production and global supply chain issues as regards vaccine roll out.
Taoiseach says he’ll speak to US President about global vaccine production and supply chains pic.twitter.com/fZxzstej2D
— Christina Finn (@christinafinn8) March 16, 2021
Martin would not be drawn on whether he would ask the US president for the use of their spare vaccines. The Taoiseach has confirmed Ireland has spoken to other countries about vaccine supplies.
Brexit will also be discussed, with the Taoiseach stating he will thank him personally for his unstinting support for Ireland over many years, including his support for Ireland in the Brexit negotiations.
The Taoiseach said he will also discuss the issue of Irish immigrants in the US, focusing particularly on the E3 Visa issue.
As is the usual tradition, the Taoiseach will also meet Vice-President Kamala Harris as well as House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
During the day, the Taoiseach will also participate in a memorial to John Hume and will meet with the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus.
After meeting with the Taoiseach, Biden will also hold a bilateral meeting with First Minister for Northern Ireland Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill.
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I wonder next year when Leo wants to go to the US for St Patricks day will he be refused travel if he has a criminal record….
@The Divils Avocado: why would he have a criminal record?
@mick keane: Read the news lately?
@mick keane: Leaking official government documents is a criminal offence under the official secrets act.
Happy St Padlock’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s day everyone. Lets enjoy our day in the sun!
@Brian Dunne: but you’re not allowed even do that.. Only for a period of exercise
@Nigel o’Neill: To the beach, Batman
A virtual pair of eejits.
@AllyK: I don’t think Biden will like his bowl of shamrock …. It has Trump’s name on the side of it ….
Re-gifted…? ;)
@Martin Galvin: a move by the green party.
The whole paddy’s day thing is embarrassing.
@Michael Creagh: Yeah, countries shouldn’t celebrate shared cultural ties and renew good relationships every year. The cringe, like…
Remember Leo insisting on doing a shamrock dash over to ex president tramp. Photo opportunity in the bag he finally calls a lockdown..
The annual White House shamrock reception has been cancelled https://jrnl.ie/5043198
@pabloeskabab: how long did it take you to come up with that alias lol
@Deathwish: haha I know a bit childish :)) But I could have used a few more x rated names for the two of them. I have a long list :))
A sad day for Michael Martin. He’s not able to do his old Darby O Gill act with his bunch of shamrocks to the Yanks in the White House.
@Ronaldo Blanc: the tradition is cringeworthy. We’re better than that .
Waste of shamrocks
Better catch sleepy joe between naps…
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