President Obama praises Taoiseach

The US President Barack Obama has praised the Taoiseach for his leadership, and lauded progress in the Irish economy. Speaking in the Oval office in the White House, where he met with Enda Kenny to mark St Patrick's Day celebrations, President Obama said the trade and investment between Ireland and the US was good for both countries. He said reports of a major deal between Ryanair and the US company boeing was an example of the type of agreement which created jobs in Ireland and the US.

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