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Irish prime minister Micheál Martin met Donald Trump in the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day, deftly defending Keir Starmer while navigating Trump’s criticisms on the Middle East and immigration; the encounter highlighted Ireland–US ties and drew mixed reactions at home as Martin steered clear of direct judgments on international law.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced his resignation as president of the Fine Gael Party and as prime minister, effective once a successor is ready to take over. An election will be held before April 16. Varadkar cited personal and political reasons for his decision and expressed hope for Ireland's future. He recently met with President Biden in Washington, D.C., and used the opportunity to thank the U.S. for its work in bringing peace to Ireland and Northern Ireland, while also advocating for support for Ukraine and humanitarian assistance for Gaza.