Kevin O'Malley has been announced as the new US Ambassador to Ireland.
In a statement, the US President Barack Obama said he's proud to nominate him to this important role and he looks forward to working with him.
Kevin O'Malley has been a practicing trial lawyer for more than 35 years, and a lecturer in law at US universities.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has welcomed the announcement saying it's important there is a resident US Ambassador in Ireland, to reflect the strength and depth of the relationship that exists between the two countries.
