Taoiseach: 'Very challenging' to get deal for undocumented Irish in US

Micheál Martin's trip to the US will culminate in a meeting with Donald Trump in the White House this week ahead of St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to the media at JW Marriott Hotel in Austin, Texas, as part of his week-long visit to the US. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The Taoiseach has warned that it will be "very challenging" to get a deal for the undocumented Irish ahead of his meeting in the White House this week.

Micheál Martin has said he is "looking forward" to meeting US president Donald Trump in the Oval Office but expects some "to and fro" during their discussions.