President Joe Biden has left Áras an Uachtaráin and is on his way to the second official engagement of Day Two of his visit: a meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar a short distance away at Farmleigh House. Follow our liveblog for full coverage.
Outside Áras an Uachtaráin, President Biden and President Higgins stood for a Guard of Honour which presented arms. This was followed by the playing of the national anthems of the United States and Ireland. President Biden inspected the guard of honour and was then introduced to the Irish delegation by President Higgins.
Reflecting the personal nature of the visit in addition to the political engagements, President Biden also introduced President Higgins to his son Hunter and sister Valerie, who also acts as a political adviser.Signing the visitor’s book at Áras an Uachtaráin, President Biden says he signed: “As the Irish saying goes, your feet will bring you to where your heart is... and it’s an honour to return and to come home to the home of my ancestors.
In bright sunshine on a fresh morning President Biden arrived to President Higgins’ residence, where he was met by the Irish President and Sabina Higgins. Lt Gen Clancy then escorted President Higgins to the main entrance with Sabina Higgins, where they met President Biden.
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