Enda Kenny's used his trip to the White House to make the case for fairer treatment of immigrants.

Kenny repeatedly commented on the role of Irish immigrants in America at public events attended by President Donald Trump.

Kenny will today march in the St Patrick's Day parade in New York - one of the world's oldest, held every year since 1762.

Last night, presenting Donald Trump with the customary bowl of shamrock, Kenny pointed out that St Patrick himself was an immigrant:

Accepting the bowl of shamrock, Donald Trump paid tribute to the "hardship" experienced by Irish people who left for America:

An honor to welcome the Taoiseach of Ireland, @EndaKennyTD to the @WhiteHouse today with @VP Pence. 🇺🇸🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/J3iTl2iSiQ

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 16, 2017

Have a listen to our political correspondent, Gavan Reilly's latest report from Washington: