James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

How concerned is the Tánaiste, because I presume he is in some way concerned and I imagine probably very concerned, about the possible ascension of President Trump part 2 in the United States? I was disappointed to see Nikki Haley bow out of that race. I suppose the Irish preference would be for President Biden to continue. In any event, there is a risk of a repositioning of the United States on the international scene. It is quite extraordinary that the party of Reagan, who oversaw glasnost, perestroika and the dismantling of the Iron Curtain now advocates a withdrawal from Europe and effective acquiescence to the Russian bear. It is quite a turnaround but nothing surprises about the individual who is seeking the Presidency at the moment. What can Ireland do on that front? How concerned is the Tánaiste that the international order will alter if that comes to pass later in the year?

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