The Taoiseach has said that Ireland wants a peace agreement in Ukraine that is durable and sustainable, and he will raise this with the US President when they meet next week.
Micheál Martin also told the Dáil that Donald Trump wants a peace settlement in Ukraine and there are different perspectives on how to achieve that.
It comes as Russia stepped up drone and missile attacks on Ukraine even as rhetoric builds in the US and Russia on potential talks to halt fighting.
The Taoiseach was responding to questions from Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald who asked him to set out the message he will bring to Washington when he meets the US President.
Mr Martin said traditionally St Patrick's Day celebrates the historic links between Ireland and the US and that will continue.
He pledged to raise economic issues with Mr Trump and will highlight the importance of economic links between the two countries.
"We're an open, small economy, pro free trade, and I'll be articulating that perspective," he said.
The Taoiseach promised to strongly make the point that the ceasefire in Gaza must be consolidated.
Ms McDonald expressed deep concern about the international order right now and criticised the EU's move to spend €800 billion on what she termed "the weapons of war".
The Taoiseach also spoke about today's UK-Ireland summit which he revealed would examine ways of easing trade barriers between Ireland and Britain.
