Enda Kenny presses US on behalf of Irish migrants

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has pressed US president Donald Trump on the need to cut a deal for law-abiding undocumented Irish to remain in America, despite failing to raise Mr Trump’s attempted travel bans and anti-immigrant policies.

Mr Kenny confirmed the move in a short media briefing at the White House moments after holding a detailed meeting with Mr Trump, vice-president Mike Pence, and other senior officials at the Oval Office.

Asked by reporters what issues he raised at the meeting, Mr Kenny said he prioritised the need to cut a deal for undocumented Irish living in the US who have no criminal records, or small ones for incidents such as traffic violations.