Taoiseach denies any NY snub by Donald Trump

The Taoiseach denies being snubbed by US president-elect Donald Trump on his visit to New York.

Enda Kenny, who announced additional funding to the Irish Arts Centre and Irish Repertory Theatre during his US visit, said he spoke with Mr Trump by phone the day after the US election.

At the Irish consulate in New York, just six blocks away from Trump Towers, Mr Kenny said: “This trip was arranged long before the outcome of the election. This is a business, trade, and investment trip, both on the West coast and here. There are no political meetings on this occasion.”