Taoiseach Micheal Martin has tested positive for Covid-19.
It means he will be unable to meet US President Joe Biden later on Thursday as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony.
Mr Martin had been due to speak at the 30th anniversary of the Ireland Funds Gala dinner on Wednesday evening.
He has now left that gathering.
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