Joe Biden in Ireland: US president meets Michael D Higgins in Dublin

Joe Biden in Ireland: US president meets Michael D Higgins in Dublin

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The US President Joe Biden has said it is a “pleasure to be back” as he met the Irish President Michael D Higgins in Dublin.

He will spend most of Thursday day in the company of leading Irish politicians.

He started his working day with a visit to Áras an Uachtaráin – the home of the Irish president in Phoenix Park.

President Biden is inspecting a military guard of honour, and has signed the visitors’ book.

He will also plant an oak tree to mark the occasion and ring the Bell of Peace.

The bell was erected in 2008 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Mr Biden said he had quoted an Irish proverb, in his message in the visitors’ book – “your feet will bring you where your heart is”, adding that it was “an honour to return”.

He made a reference to returning to the home of his ancestors, pledging to recommit to peace, equity and dignity.

Mr Biden added: “I’m not going home. Isn’t this an incredible place, all you American reporters, it’s just like the White House, right?”

A delegation attending the event includes Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) Micheál Martin, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and former Irish football star Paul McGrath.

President Biden’s visit to Ireland will then continue with set-piece engagements, including an address to the Irish parliament.

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