Trump Ireland visit LIVE: Donald touches down in Dublin as 'water cannons ready'

Trump Ireland visit LIVE: Donald touches down in Dublin as 'water cannons ready' A huge security operation is primed for Donald Trump's visit to Ireland, with various protests planned, and Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly warning that water cannons are 'on standby' Donald Trump has now touched 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 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 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. Key Events Former Irish premiers Bertie Ahern and Enda Kenny are among hundreds of guests arriving at the residence of the US ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh, ahead of the visit of US President Donald Trump. Prominent business leaders, including Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary and entertainer Michael Flatley are also among those expected to attend this morning, as President Trump will make a speech in a marquee set up in the grounds of the historic property at Deerfield in Phoenix Park, which is decked out with American flags. Sound checks have included the playing of some of Mr Trump’s favourite songs, including the Village People’s YMCA, and his traditional walk-out song God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood. Donald Trump has now left Dublin Airport and is heading to Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park (the official residence of the Irish President). There will be an arrival ceremony before Trump holds a call with President Catherine Connolly. A red carpet was prepared for the US President as he disembarked Air Force One in Dublin. Donald Trump has now landed in Ireland. The old Air Force One landed at Dublin Airport at around 8.20am this morning, closely followed by the new Air Force One gifted to Trump from Qatar. Trump travelled on the larger, second plane, and was greeted by Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris at Dublin Airport. Garda officers and members of the Irish Defence Force have been pictured sweeping across the course at the Amgen Irish Open, at Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg, ahead of the president's visit. Donald Trump's son Eric has spoken about the visit ahead of his father's visit to Ireland and the protests being planned over his arrival. He said that he is used to 'political nonsense' and has warned that his father is 'willing to go head to head with anyone'. Mr Trump said: “Honestly, I leave it to them. I have seen so much political nonsense over the last 12 years where one day two people hate each other and the next day the two people are hugging. “What I’ll say is my father is willing to open his arms to anyone, and he is also willing to go head to head with anyone. You’ve seen that in the Oval Office and around the world. “As a person who loves his country, do I hope that the meeting goes exceptionally well, and is that what I expect, of course. That’s normally the respect that you have if a person goes to the US or if another foreign leader comes here, that’s normally the respect that they have for one another. “It’s pretty rare that it goes off the rails, so I don’t expect it to.” The US President is arriving in Air Force One having taken off from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Friday. We know he is scheduled to land on Saturday morning - the exact time has not been released. Among his engagements, Mr Trump will attend a series of events at Deerfield, the residence of the US ambassador to Ireland, and is also expected to meet with Irish counterpart Catherine Connolly at her official residence before meeting with Mr Martin at the Farmleigh Estate. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said peaceful protest would be facilitated as much as possible, but there will be “no tolerance” for public disorder or attempts to impact “critical movements” of the US president. “We have robust policing plans in place and will arrest and prosecute those committing offences”, he said, adding that water cannon will be “on standby” but said he hoped they would not be needed. 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.