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Should the Taoiseach do the White House shamrock ceremony?

With all the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s push to seize Greenland, there have been so...

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16.38 20 Jan 2026


Should the Taoiseach do the White House shamrock ceremony?


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16.38 20 Jan 2026


With all the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s push to seize Greenland, there have been some who suggest that heading to the White House on St Patrick’s Day might present a difficult decision for the Taoiseach. That’s despite Micheál Martin dismissing any concern that the annual trip is in jeopardy.

In fact, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary told the show last week that it might be a good thing for Ireland…

So, should the ceremony be skipped?

Joining Ciara to discuss is Emma DeSouza, Irish Writer and Political Commentator and Dan Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to the United States.


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