German president welcomed to Ireland for three-day visit

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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