Varadkar says decision on whether Taoiseach goes on US St Patrick’s Day trip is 'above his pay grade'

If the Taoiseach makes the annual trip next month, he would be the first foreign leader to meet new US president Joe Biden
Varadkar says decision on whether Taoiseach goes on US St Patrick’s Day trip is 'above his pay grade'

Micheál Martin has said he would like to make the journey to meet Joe Biden, but it will depend on the circumstances at the time. Picture: Evan Vucci, AP

Leo Varadkar has said any decision on whether the Taoiseach should go to Washington for the St Patrick's Day trip is above his pay grade.

No call has been made on whether Micheál Martin will visit the White House next month as both sides assess the health situation.

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