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Speaker Boehner to Host President Obama, Vice President Biden & Irish Prime Minister Kenny at Friends of Ireland Luncheon Thursday

Contact: Michael Steel, Brendan Buck, Kevin Smith, 202-225-0600

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 /Standard Newswire/ -- House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) will host President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and the Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny of Ireland at the Speaker’s annual Friends of Ireland luncheon this Thursday, March 17. 

The following is a schedule of events:

Friends of Ireland Luncheon:

    Who:
    Speaker of the House John Boehner
    President Barack Obama
    Vice President Joe Biden
    Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland
    Members of Congress

    What:
    Photo Opportunity of Friends of Ireland Luncheon
     
    When:
    Thursday, March 17th at 1:15pm

    Note:
    Escorted from Statuary Hall; pooled press must be in place by 12:00pm for security sweep in Statuary Hall.  Pooled editorial press without gear may arrive in Statuary Hall no later than 12:45pm.

    Permanent Congressional Media Credentials Required 

    Where:
    Rayburn Room, The Capitol

    Note:
    Press will attend the entertainment portion of the lunch, when musicians Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill perform.

    Event is mandatory pool -- Contact your appropriate media gallery for coverage details.

Departure Ceremony:

    Who:
    Speaker of the House John Boehner
    President Barack Obama
    Vice President Joe Biden
    Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland

    What:
    Photo Opportunity of Departure Ceremony

    When:
    Thursday, March 17th at approximately 1:25pm

    Note:
    Media covering the Rayburn Room will be escorted to House steps by Capitol Police from upper House door at 1:20pm.

    Unilateral media crews covering only departure must gather outside at base of South Door ramp no later than 12:45pm for security sweep.

    Permanent Congressional Media Credentials Required 

    Where:
    East Front House Steps
    The Capitol


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