Taoiseach: 'Ireland takes pride in Joe Biden’s election'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin: 'This is a particularly special day for the people of Co Louth and of Co Mayo who count president-elect Biden among their own.' Picture: Julien Behal

Irish politicians have joined Joe Biden's Irish cousins in welcoming the Democratic candidate's recent victory in the US presidential election.

Representatives from across the spectrum began showing their approval of the election of Mr Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris on Saturday afternoon.