Opposition TDs say Micheál Martin was not critical enough of Donald Trump’s war in Iran

Taoiseach taken to task for his performance in the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day

US president Donald Trump with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife Mary O'Shea during the St Patrick's Day reception and shamrock ceremony at the White House. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been lambasted by the opposition for not being critical enough of US president Donald Trump’s war in Iran and not correcting him on President Catherine Connolly’s gender.

The Taoiseach met with Mr Trump in the Oval Office for over 40 minutes on Tuesday as part of the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations.