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Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Donald Trump's pick as ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh makes the cut with US senators
New Jersey businessman Edward Walsh, Donald Trump's pick to be US ambassador to Ireland, has been confirmed by the US senate. Mr Walsh was approved by US senators in a confirmation vote on Wednesday evening with American lawmakers voting 57 to 38 in his favour. Eight Democratic senators, including Virginia's Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, and Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar, joined the Republican side of the chamber in advancing the president's nomination in the morning vote on a count of 60-37. Those opposed to his appointment were comprised entirely of Democratic senators, along with the Vermont independent Bernie Sanders. READ MORE Mr Walsh was introduced at his confirmation hearing last month by Senator Lindsey Graham, the Republican, as one of Trump's closest friends. 'So, to our friends in Ireland you're getting one of the closest friends that President Trump has and that will benefit you because when Ed picks up the phone President Trump will answer,' said Graham. The construction company founder and philanthropist is a member and two-time champion player at the golf course Mr Trump owns in Bedminster, New Jersey. In making the nomination, the US president described Mr Walsh as a 'champion golfer' who would be 'a very good asset for an ambassador to Ireland to have.' Mr Walsh is understood to have a home in the US president's Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Edward Walsh (in navy T-shirt), who has been confirmed by the US senate as ambassador to Ireland, poses with US president Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The new ambassador is a graduate of Villanova University where he spent his first semester in hospital following a serious car crash. He met his wife Lynn while at Villanova and the couple has three daughters, Rachel, Maggie and Anna, and two grandchildren. The appointment will mark Mr Walsh's first foray into diplomacy. Among the issues raised at his confirmation hearing was the conviction, forwarded by a series of Republican lawmakers, that Ireland was 'out of step' with the United States in its relationship with Israel and its stance on Gaza. Mr Walsh pledged to convey that sentiment when his role was made official. 'I do understand the issue, but I am really looking forward to diving into more detail,' Mr Walsh said. 'President Trump has been very clear that Ireland is an ally and there's no room for anti-Semitism throughout the world. It will definitely be a big part of my conversations with them. I hear you. I would be glad to meet you on it.' Mr Walsh has strong family ties with Ireland. He said at his hearing that he anticipates helping both countries in 'fostering even deeper collaboration that will drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance prosperity for the United States and the great people of Ireland'.
RTÉ News
05-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Ireland accused of blaming Israel for conflict in Middle East by US Senator
Clip • 8 Mins • 02 MAY • Morning Ireland Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, discusses the latest from the White House, and the Senate hearing for the new US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh, and the new job for Mike Waltz.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- BBC News
Avonmouth car meet driver sentenced for injuring pedestrian
A driver who span out of control at a car meet and struck a pedestrian, leaving her with "horrible injuries" has been given suspended prison Stacey, 20, of Wilnecote in Tamworth, admitted to causing serious injury by dangerous driving at Bristol Crown Court on was given a 22-month jail term, suspended for two years ,and disqualified from driving for three said Stacey hit a 20-year-old woman, leaving her with serious injuries in Avonmouth on 18 November 2023. The crash, at the event that had around 40 vehicles on show, was caught on mobile phone footage which was posted on social and Somerset Police said a white BMW driven by Stacey clipped a kerb after he lost control on a roundabout on Poplar Way, causing it to spin 180 degrees and mount a central reservation car then struck the woman leaving her with multiple fractures, including to her skull, as well as other internal injuries. Investigating officer PC Edward Walsh said Stacey had a "flagrant disregard for public safety that night"."To carry out the drifting manoeuvre, Stacey deliberately placed the car into sports plus mode which reduced the traction control system," he said."Our thoughts and best wishes are with the victim, who suffered some horrible injuries from which she's still recovering."This case is a powerful reminder that while these meets can be a celebration for car enthusiasts, public safety must never be compromised."
