The US President says Ireland and America will continue to strengthen their economies.
The President will be travelling to Knock and Ballina in County Mayo today for the last day of his trip.
He's told the Dail, Ireland draws a disproportionate amount of Foreign Direct Investment from the United States.
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Pensions, equality and health and safety will be up for debate by Forsa today.
160 delegates from across the country will be attending Day Two of the union's education conference in Portlaoise.
It'll also hold a panel discussion to ensure better progression for students with additional needs.
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The funeral of a 14-year-old girl killed in an early morning Bank Holiday crash in Galway will take place today.
Kirsty Bohan, a second-year student at Presentation College, Headford, will be laid to rest in Donaghpatrick Cemetery, following her funeral mass in the Church of St Patrick and Cuana.
14-year-old Lukas Joyce, who was also killed in the crash, will be laid to rest tomorrow.
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A dead man linked to the couple arrested on suspicion of the murder of Baby John in Kerry in 1984 could be crucial in determining what action may be taken in the case over the killing.
Gardaí are said to be satisfied the couple arrested were the parents of the new born after obtaining DNA samples during their detention.
According to the Irish Independent the man with a family link who died from a heart attack was in the Kerry area when baby John suffered fatal injuries.
