Bill Clinton says he will support his wife Hillary in whatever she chooses to do politically.

The Former US President was in Dublin last night for a dinner organised by Philanthropy Ireland, a group founded to encourage charitable donations. 

He was tight-lipped on the issue of any plans Hillary might have to run for the US presidency in 2016.

Mr Clinton also made light of a possible title for himself, if his wife becomes President:

The former President has also criticised Republicans in the US for their part in causing the shutdown.

The Democrat accused opposition politicians of holding President Obama to ransom over his healthcare Bill.

Mr Clinton says he's hopeful Republicans and Democrats will begin negotiations soon: