Varadkar says talks with Trump at Shannon Airport included Ireland’s trade surplus with US

Clare TD and Minister of State says US meeting president ‘a colourful occasion’

Taoiseach not expected among officials joining US president at his Doonbeg golf resort

Democrat says she will help renewed push in Congress to pass extension of E3 visas to Irish

Dáil committee tells Supreme Court it accepts ‘significant’ findings on Angela Kerins case

Speaker of House of Representatives to visit Border and meet Taoiseach later in month

Special envoy John Deasy confirms renewed push to secure opening up of E3 scheme

Decline in emigration to US is prompting rethink of long-standing relationship

FF leader asks members to think of the party when selecting MEP candidates

It is understood Varadkar has not given Mr Hogan a commitment on the issue

US Senate fails to back proposal to give some E3 visas to Irish

Doubts raised by number of Senate members over expanding scheme to include Irish citizens

With Congress in its final week, Ireland needs unanimous approval from the Senate

Six ‘holds’ have been put on the legislation since it was approved by the US House of Representatives last week

Vote will be next week at earliest but Bill may proceed quickly if there is broad consent

House of Representatives agrees to extend E3 scheme but unanimous Senate vote still required

Australia raises concerns over changes to E3 scheme, meaning Congress vote now deferred

America Letter: Proposed US-Ireland scheme would see E3 visa extended to Irish citizens

Rathkeale operation a direct response to talks with settled and Traveller communities

John Deasy credits figures in president’s cabinet for helping progress US-Ireland plan