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09/11/2016
Taoiseach Congratulates Donald Trump On US Presidency Victory
Donald Trump is set to become the 45th President of the United States of America, having beaten former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.
Trump won a number of key swing states, including Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, to take a decisive victory of his opponent.
While not all votes have been counted, it is understood that Mrs Clinton telephoned Trump conceding defeat and offering her congratulations. Trump has also addressed a victory rally of his supports in New York.
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny issued a statement on behalf of the government congratulating Mr Trump on his win.
"Ireland and the United States have enjoyed a very close and warm relationship for many generations and I am confident that under his leadership our bilateral relations will continue to prosper," Mr Kenny said.
"Also, we think today of Hillary Clinton, a friend to Ireland who fought such a tough campaign.
"We are all acutely conscious of the particular responsibility of the United States for leadership and engagement across the globe in our endeavours to address shared challenges. I look forward to working with the new administration in the time ahead in the cause of international peace and security.
"I also intend to work closely with the new Administration and newly elected United States Congress to pursue comprehensive immigration reform, an issue that is so important to tens of thousands of Irish people who are making a major contribution to America.
"The Government looks forward to working closely with our new colleagues in the White House. In the meantime, the Government will continue to engage actively and constructively with the administration of President Obama, until he completes his term on January 20th."
(MH/LM)
Trump won a number of key swing states, including Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, to take a decisive victory of his opponent.
While not all votes have been counted, it is understood that Mrs Clinton telephoned Trump conceding defeat and offering her congratulations. Trump has also addressed a victory rally of his supports in New York.
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny issued a statement on behalf of the government congratulating Mr Trump on his win.
"Ireland and the United States have enjoyed a very close and warm relationship for many generations and I am confident that under his leadership our bilateral relations will continue to prosper," Mr Kenny said.
"Also, we think today of Hillary Clinton, a friend to Ireland who fought such a tough campaign.
"We are all acutely conscious of the particular responsibility of the United States for leadership and engagement across the globe in our endeavours to address shared challenges. I look forward to working with the new administration in the time ahead in the cause of international peace and security.
"I also intend to work closely with the new Administration and newly elected United States Congress to pursue comprehensive immigration reform, an issue that is so important to tens of thousands of Irish people who are making a major contribution to America.
"The Government looks forward to working closely with our new colleagues in the White House. In the meantime, the Government will continue to engage actively and constructively with the administration of President Obama, until he completes his term on January 20th."
(MH/LM)
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