![]() ![]() He told of growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania and of learning Irish values like "courage" around the kitchen table. "I promised my son that we'd make a family trip here," Mr Biden recalled amid deep emotion. He joked that he had told Enda to get US President Barack Obama's blessing for the trip by saying: "You have to tell the President you need me in Ireland.". Mr Biden recalled how six years ago, he said he was going to visit Ireland when he first met the Taoiseach over a St Patrick's Day Breakfast. The Taoiseach spoke of the Vice President's bravery and the courage of his convictions in speaking out against the shooting in Orlando, describing him as a "wonderful family man and a outstanding Irish senator." When they finally got going, the two spoke at length and with warmth. Enda pointed out a bronze of the Children of Lir, telling him the story. His relief at finally arriving was apparent and he was glad to sit in peace in Enda's office, surrounded by art works and gifts. Traffic from the Rihanna concert around the Port Tunnel was said to be behind the delay of his cavalcade of 10 black vehicles. The visit was a heartfelt one and the Vice President seized Taoiseach Enda Kenny by the scruff of the neck with affection as they met on the steps. ![]() Biden meets Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan at Dublin Airport after his arrival with his family for a visit to Ireland. ![]()
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