SDLP leader Claire Hanna says the event in the US capital was "largely a glass-clinking and selfie-taking opportunity".

SDLP leader Claire Hanna said that the party could not “in good conscience” attend parties hosted in DC in the context of Trump’s actions.

The SDLP has ruled out attending any events for St Patrick's Day in Washington DC next month. Traditionally, political leaders from across the island travel to the US capital every March to take part in events. These include the presentation by the Taoiseach of a bowl of shamrock to the US President at the White House.