Politics

‘Well Mom, I said it would happen’: a historic Dáil address by Joe Biden

Though not completely devoid of clichéd ramblings, the US president’s speech to the house was thoughtful and genuine

Biden addressed a packed Dáil chamber on Thursday afternoon, as TDs and senators filled nearly every seat in the chamber. Picture: Maxwells

The Dáil chamber was so packed as Joe Biden prepared to make his address on Thursday afternoon, Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl joked that the US president “sure could draw a crowd”.

“Perhaps afterwards you might give me some hints on how to ensure such a good attendance around here on Thursday afternoons,” Ó Fearghaíl said to an amused Biden.

And what a crowd it was. The decision by Solidarity/People Before Profit to boycott the ...