Maura Healey called her first overseas trip since taking office in January “remarkable” in a speech given alongside Tánaiste Micheál Martin, the country’s deputy leader and former prime minister, U.S. Speakers reflected on the changes in Ireland over the 60-years since JFK made his visit. “I don’t think our family would have been surprised at what Ireland was capable of,” Stephen Kennedy Smith said. During her trip, she addressed the Irish Senate and met with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Cathaoirleach Jerry Buttimer and the Oireachtas LGBTQI+ Caucus. According to Healey’s staff, the cost of her visit will be covered by the administration — i.e.

Source: The Herald June 29, 2023 11:12 UTC