Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I too believe the visit to Ireland by US President Joe Biden last week can be considered a great success. It cemented the close ties between Ireland and the US, put the focus on the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, opened up the possibility of substantial investment in the North if political stability can be achieved and reinforced our shared western values.

In his Dáil address, President Biden said that the UK Government should work more closely with Ireland regarding the restoration of power sharing. He said that peace needs champions and nurturing. Did the Taoiseach raise these specific concerns with President Biden, either on St. Patrick's Day or in Farmleigh House?

President Biden has often spoken about the conflict between autocracies and democracies and he did so again in the Dáil last week. In this context, did the Taoiseach discuss the challenges posed by China in his private talks with president last Thursday in Farmleigh House? The press statements issued after the meeting are not clear on this point.

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