The Taoiseach is making his annual St. Patrick's Day pilgrimage to the US.

Last night he met with business leaders, in a bid to strengthen trade ties between the two countries.

During a speech to the US Chamber of Commerce in Wasington D.C., Enda Kenny explained his unique response to communicating with Ireland's citizens, and encouraged those interested in our country to pick up the phone and call him:

He's on the phone - Taoiseach Enda Kenny takes a call

'Responsibility taken to the ultimate level' - Enda Kenny's description of his policy on answering the phone

Enda Kenny pictured on the phone near the business hub of the Irish Financial Services Centre in Dublin

Taoiseach takes time to answer a call at an election count centre