German president welcomed to Ireland for three-day visit
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier inspects a Guard of Honour at Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)
Michael D Higgins has welcomed the German president to his Phoenix Park residence, marking the start of a three-day visit by Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The German head of state arrived at Áras an Uachtarain for an official welcoming ceremony just after 11am.
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