Ireland to condemn Trump’s sanctions against International Criminal Court

It is understood that the court employs about 12 Irish nationals

Micheál Martin has said he does not agree with the move against the International Criminal Court by Donald Trump Picture: PA

Ireland is set to join around 76 other countries in condemning the decision by US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Tánaiste Simon Harris is believed to be deeply concerned by the overnight decision and has agreed to support the issuing of the unprecedented statement.