Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been meeting US president Donald Trump as part of the annual St Patrick’s Day pageantry.

Martin once again faced the challenge of outlining Ireland’s positions on difficult issues, from tariffs to the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran, while maintaining his personal dignity and without antagonising Trump to Ireland’s detriment.

It was no easy task, with the US president criticising UK prime minister Keir Starmer, attacking Europe on its migration and energy policies and misgendering President Catherine Connolly.

So how did Martin do? Pat Leahy reports from Washington.