Taoiseach Micheal Martin congratulated Caoimhin Kelleher after the goalkeeper's heroics in Liverpool's Carabao Cup win.
The 23-year-old scored the winning penalty as Jurgen Klopp's side defeated Chelsea 11-10 on penalties following a scoreless 120 minutes.
Tweeting after the match, the Taoiseach wrote: "Congratulations Caoimhin Kelleher on scoring the winning penalty for @LFC today.