Taoiseach urges US firms to expand operations to Ireland

'Earlier today, I was delighted to mark the launch of Irish lamb in the US market, another sign of the quality, credentials, and reputation of Irish food'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to the media in Washington DC during his visit to the US for St Patrick’s Day. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The Taoiseach has urged US firms to consider expanding their operations into Ireland, as he hosted business leaders in Washington DC on Monday.

Micheál Martin said that companies that bring their business to Ireland would “not regret it”, as he touted the important trade and economic links between the US and Ireland.