Opposition to Donald Trump visiting Ireland

Solidarity TDs have responded to U.S President Donal Trump’s declaration that he intends to visit Ireland during his term of office by saying that he won’t be welcomed but will be met with protests of opposition.

Paul Murphy TD said “Donald Trump won’t be welcomed in Ireland by the vast majority of people who oppose his racist, sexist agenda.

“He has already had to ‘reschedule’ a trip to the United kingdom because of the force of opposition to his visit and the huge protests he was going to be met with.”

Smiles, shamrocks and Guinness were the order of  St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Washington DC for Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Donald Trump yesterday.

Mick Barry TD said “We want to send a clear message to Donald Trump that he will be met with huge protests of young people, women and migrants who oppose his policies. He should reconsider his travel plans.”

Ruth Coppinger TD said “Obviously, Enda Kenny was so forceful in telling Donald Trump that he was a racist and his ideas are dangerous that he felt free to invite himself to Ireland. I’m sure the next leader of Fine Gael will be delighted that the Taoiseach has passed this onto them. They should decline the visit if they don’t want to see what could be possibly the biggest street protests in decades.”