Several left-wing lawmakers in Ireland have chosen to boycott President Joe Biden's speech to the Irish parliament, criticizing his record on major international issues. The boycott follows concerns about a potential walkout during the President's remarks, with members of the People Before Profit (PBP) party previously announcing their intention to boycott the speech. The party has strongly criticized Biden's policies, particularly his support for Israel and his record on US foreign policy, calling for him to be "forcefully challenged." Despite this, National Security Council Senior Director for Europe, Amanda Sloat, has said that Biden has received a warm welcome in Ireland overall. However, the boycott highlights the divide between Biden's administration and some on the Irish left with respect to foreign policy, particularly his stance on Israel and Palestine. It is unclear how much impact the boycott and criticisms will have on the president's Irish visit overall, but it does show that not everyone in the country is supportive of his policies.