The TaoiseachÂ’'s preparing for a one-on-one meeting with US president Barack Obama.
Enda KennyÂ’s visit to the White House is the culmination of his five days touring the United States.
The Taoiseach will also meet with the US vice-president Joe Biden, and the Speaker of the House, John Boehner [pron: BAY-ner].
Enda Kenny says he intends to raise the concerns of undocumented Irish people living illegally in America: