Taoiseach Enda Kenny now says he would be willing to meet US Presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

Just days after his spokesman said there was no plans for a meeting, Mr Kenny told reporters that he will consider any request from Mr Trump.

And the Fine Gael leader insisted he would tell Mr Trump why he believes some of his views are racist and dangerous.

Meanwhile, Mr Kenny batted away questions about when he intends to pass over the leadership.

He said he has a full Programme for Government to implement and that this is his priority .

Meanwhile, Mr Kenny said he will meet Prime Minister David Cameron next Friday as part of the Brexit referendum campaign.

Online Editors