Simon Harris 'not afraid' to speak truth to US president Joe Biden

Taoiseach Simon Harris canvassing voters on St Stephen's Green in Dublin. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he has "absolutely no doubt" that the US president is "desperately" trying to bring about a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Mr Harris is due to meet with Joe Biden next week at the White House and has said that he will "speak the truth" when it comes to the rapidly building tensions between Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Iran.