Micheál Martin to meet JD Vance ahead of Oval Office meeting with Trump as tariff tensions between EU and US intensify

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has insisted US multinationals who have invested in Ireland are committed to working in the country for the “long haul”.

The Taoiseach was commenting ahead of his much-anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House on Wednesday when Ireland’s trading relationship with America is expected to be discussed.

Mr Martin also made clear Mr Trump is “always welcome” in Ireland, when asked if he intends to adopt a tactic similar to Sir Keir Starmer and invite the president to visit the country during the Oval Office exchange.

The Taoiseach was speaking to reporters in Austin, Texas on Tuesday.

Mr Martin picked the Lone Star State for the first stop in his week-long series of St Patrick’s engagements in the United States. He said the choice of Texas was “intentional” given the strong record of Irish companies investing in Texas and Texas-based…