Taoiseach: Donald Trump's 'racist and dangerous' remarks made 'in the heat of battle'

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said: "I think from our point of view, we need to have a bit of a love-in with [Mr Trump's] people very quickly.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said "racist and dangerous" remarks made by US president-elect Donald Trump were made in the "heat of battle".

In a softening of his outspoken rebuke of Mr Trump just months ago, Mr Kenny said he would be happy to work with him.