New Northern Ireland leaders ‘the focus’ at Washington DC event

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland is set to be the focus of a gala dinner event in Washington DC as First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly address guests.

It is the first time Northern Ireland’s leaders have officially visited the US city together ahead of St Patrick’s Day for eight years.