The Taoiseach is under fire for indicating he will go to the White House for St. Patrick's day.
That's despite the outcry over Donald Trump's announcement of taking over Gaza and his expected trade tariffs on the EU.
There's been no formal invitation issued as yet, but Micheál Martin says if one is forthcoming, he will accept it.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announcing the Government’s plan for the new normal at Government Buildings. Photo: Julien Behal.Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon believes that's a mistake and any invite should be considered carefully.
The Dublin Deputy says there is an 'elemental danger' as Mr. Trump could hijack the occasion to announce a new policy that could be harmful to Ireland.
Gary Gannon quoted former wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill as saying an appeaser is "someone who feeds the crocodile and hopes that he eats them last".
