The Taoiseach has hit back at criticism of his curtailed two-day trip to Washington DC.
The initial schedule for the trip included a large reception for hundreds of guests in the White House’s Rose Garden to mark the centenary of diplomatic relations between the US and Ireland.
The event was called off due to the US administration’s shifting focus to the hurricane which was barrelling towards Florida.
Several opposition politicians have said Mr Harris should not have accepted the invitation to the White House – while Sinn Féin described the visit as a “wasted opportunity” on the Middle East.
Speaking to reporters at the final event of his itinerary, Mr Harris hit back at characterisations of the White House engagement as a glorified photo opportunity.
He further said it was “absolutely absurd” to suggest the visit was a waste of time…
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