US President Donald Trump has backed Taoiseach Micheál Martin to solve Ireland’s housing crisis.
Mr Trump said the issue had arisen because Ireland is “doing so well”.
The Government has faced sustained criticism from Opposition parties for its housing policies.
During their meeting at the White House, President Trump was asked what Ireland had to do to build thousands more homes a year.
He replied: “You know why they have a housing crisis? Because they’re doing so well, they can’t produce houses fast enough.
“That’s a good problem, not a bad problem.”
Mr Martin interjected to say that was a “good answer”.
President Trump, gesturing to the Taoiseach, added: “I know this gentleman, he’ll get it solved.”
