A local Aontu representative says that the Taoiseach will approach his visit to the White House with Diplomacy.
Olivia Larkin's comments come as he face calls to use the visit to engage directly with the US President.
She said Michael Martin definitely needs to go to the White House for the traditional St. Patrick's Day visit.
She emphasised that diplomacy and keeping lines of communication open with everyone is incredibly important, and noted Micheal Martin is a very experienced politician.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show during the week, Ms Larking said that there is a time and a place to do things.
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