Donald Trump Ireland visit LIVE: US President hours away from landing in Dublin

Donald Trump Ireland visit LIVE: US President hours away from landing in Dublin A huge security operation is primed for the visit, with various protests planned, and Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly warning that water cannons are 'on standby' Donald Trump is only hours away from touching down at Dublin Airport as the US President makes a two-day visit to Ireland. Irish premier Micheál Martin said he looks forward to welcoming Mr Trump to Ireland and “discussing the many issues of mutual interest and reaffirming the strong economic, cultural and people-to-people ties between Ireland and the United States”. In preparation for numerous protests reportedly planned around Trump's arrival, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said there will be “no tolerance” for public disorder or attempts to impact “critical movements” of the US president. He added that water cannons will be “on standby” - but said he hoped they would not be needed. The 47th President of the United States will take part in engagements in the Irish capital Dublin as well as at his golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare, which is hosting the Irish Open. We'll bring you the latest on Trump's landing and visit in our live blog down below. The visit will cause significant disruption and road closures around Dublin Airport and across the capital city as well as in Co Clare and Shannon Airport, which will also be used by Mr Trump. As Trump touches down in Ireland, a huge security operation gets underway, which will mean numerous road closures and Garda resources ensuring everything runs smoothly. Irish premier Micheál Martin said he looks forward to welcoming Mr Trump to Ireland and “discussing the many issues of mutual interest and reaffirming the strong economic, cultural and people-to-people ties between Ireland and the United States”. “His visit comes during a remarkable sporting summer for Ireland, and the United States and this weekend’s Irish Open at Trump International Doonbeg will be a fitting conclusion to an outstanding season of sport, and I hope we will see an Irish winner lifting the trophy on Sunday,” he added.