Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 March 2017
97. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach to outline the matters he discussed with and what he said to President Trump regarding immigration when he met him on 16 March; and if the US President had any particular comments to make on his plans for immigration and the latest judgment on his executive orders. [14479/17]
View answerI had a very constructive and engaging meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office last Thursday, March 16th.
We discussed a range of matters including bilateral economic relations, Ireland's economic recovery, Immigration Reform, the implications of Brexit and the future of the EU as well as Northern Ireland and the Peace Process. I highlighted the plight of the up to 50,000 undocumented Irish and the importance to us of finding a solution to regularise their situation as well as our wish for a bilateral visa agreement that would allow for future flows.
The President acknowledged our concerns and the positive contribution that the Irish had made to the US. The President did not refer to the latest judgment on his executive orders.
