Press release
Statement by the Tánaiste on the outcome of the US Presidential elections
From Department of Foreign Affairs
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From Department of Foreign Affairs
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"I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America. We look forward to working with him and his new administration in a constructive manner, as we did during his previous administration.
"This year marks 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States. Ireland’s relationship with the United States draws its strength from our deep, historical people-to-people connections, the support of the US to peace on this Island, as well as our significant, and mutually beneficial, economic relationship. As we prepare to engage with a new US administration, we do so building on the strong legacy of the last 100 years.
"The high level of political bipartisan interest in Irish issues among US politicians and officials is, and will continue to be, invaluable. Regular, high level, political engagement, both with the new US administration and on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill, will be a high priority for the government."