in brief Donald Trump triggered a diplomatic row by publicly backing a united Ireland during his Dublin visit. Visiting the country, Trump said unified Ireland would be "fantastic", drawing rebuke from London amid Dublin protests. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• in brief Donald Trump triggered a diplomatic row by publicly backing a united Ireland during his Dublin visit. His commentsS1

• Visiting the country, Trump said unified Ireland would be "fantastic", drawing rebuke from London amid Dublin protests.S2