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Congressman Higgins Joins President Biden During Trip to Ireland

Buffalo, NY, April 13, 2023

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is currently in Ireland, joining President Biden, Cabinet leaders, and members of Congress for meetings with Irish leaders. 

Higgins is among several members of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, who were asked to join the President on the trip. 

The visit coincides with 25th anniversary of the 1998 Good Friday agreement, which provided a blueprint for peace in Northern Ireland after 700 years of armed conflict.  In 2006 during his tenure on the House of Representatives Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, Congressman Higgins visited Ireland and met with Sinn Fein leaders during a critical time in the peace process.

Members are participating in some of the events outlined in the schedule released by the White House below:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2023

COMPREHENSIVE TRIP GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023 – SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023



Thursday, April 13, 2023

In the morning, the President will meet with President Michael Higgins of Ireland and participate in a tree planting ceremony and ringing of the Peace Bell. The meeting, tree planting, and ringing of the Peace Bell at Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin, Ireland will be covered by the out-of town pool.

Later, the President will meet with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland. This meeting at the Farmleigh House, Dublin, Ireland will have an out-of-town pool spray at the top.

After, the President will attend a youth Gaelic sports demonstration. This event at the Farmleigh House, Dublin, Ireland will be covered by the out-of-town pool.

In the afternoon, the President will address the Houses of the Oireachtas. These remarks at the Leinster House, Dublin, Ireland will be covered by the out-of-town pool.

In the evening, the President will attend a Banquet Dinner. This dinner at Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland will be covered by the out-of-town pool.


Out-of-Town Pool

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10:00 AM Out-of-Town Pool Call Time


11:15 AMTHE PRESIDENT meets with President Michael Higgins of Ireland and participates in a tree planting ceremony and ringing of the Peace Bell
Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin, Ireland
Out-of-Town Pool

1:00 PMTHE PRESIDENT meets with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland
Farmleigh House, Dublin, Ireland
Out-of-Town Pool Spray

1:40 PMTHE PRESIDENT attends a youth Gaelic sports demonstration
Farmleigh House, Dublin, Ireland
Out-of-Town Pool

3:45 PMTHE PRESIDENT addresses the Houses of the Oireachtas
Leinster House, Dublin, Ireland
Out-of-Town Pool

7:00 PMTHE PRESIDENT attends a Banquet Dinner
Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland
Out-of-Town Pool


Briefing Schedule

9:00 AM Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean and NSC Senior Director for Europe Amanda Sloat
Press Filing Center, Dublin, Ireland


Friday, April 14, 2023

The President will depart Dublin, Ireland en route to County Mayo, Ireland.

The President will tour The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock.

The President will visit the North Mayo Heritage and Genealogical Centre’s Family History Research Unit.

The President will deliver remarks at Saint Muredach’s Cathedral.

The President will depart County Mayo, Ireland en route to Dublin, Ireland.

The President will depart Dublin, Ireland en route to Dover, Delaware.


Saturday, April 15, 2023

The President will arrive in Dover, Delaware.

The President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware where he will remain for the weekend.

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