There is “very big concern” about Ireland’s position on Palestine in the United States, a Washington-based journalist has warned ahead of the Taoiseach’s visit.
Micheál Martin has arrived in Texas today, where he will begin a week of engagement to celebrate Ireland’s national day.
On Wednesday, he will hand over the traditional bowl of shamrock to Trump in the Oval Office – despite significant differences in Irish and US foreign policy.
While the Irish Government is preparing to ban the import of goods from Israel’s occupied territories, the US-Israel alliance remains as strong as ever.
Last week, Trump issued a…