Mr Burns tipped as next US ambassador to Ireland

The son of an advisor to the Kennedy family is reported to be the next American ambassador to Ireland.

Mr Burns tipped as next US ambassador to Ireland
Sat, 31 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
Joyce Fegan

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly appointing businessman and lifelong friend Brian Burns as his country’s next Irish ambassador.

Mr Burns’ father, John J Burns, was an advisor to Joe Kennedy, father of the late US president John F Kennedy.

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