‘A minefield’: taoiseach prepares for St Patrick’s Day visit to Washington

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Rory Carroll Ireland correspondentMarch 13, 2026 at 11:56 AM

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin's upcoming St. Patrick's Day visit to Washington is fraught with potential challenges. Traditionally a celebration of Irish-American relations, this year's visit is complicated by tensions between Dublin and Washington over issues like foreign policy, corporate tax, and immigration. Martin faces pressure to address Ireland's concerns about US policies while also navigating President Trump's unpredictable nature. Some Republicans have criticized Ireland's stance on Israel and its tax policies, while others hope for a Trump-like figure to emerge in Ireland. The visit occurs amidst concerns about the detention of Irish citizens by ICE and warnings of potential raids, further complicating the situation.

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Michelle O’Neill 35% Catherine Connolly 40% US-Ireland Alliance 40% Capitol Hill 40% Dublin ×250% Trina Vargo ×250% White House ×360% United States ×470% Washington ×275% Ireland ×780% Donald Trump ×785% Micheál Martin ×790%

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st patrick's day 100% irish-american relations 90% micheál martin 80% donald trump 80% us foreign policy 70% political tensions 60% immigration 50% corporate tax 50% white house visit 50%

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Ireland

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