Biden leaves meeting with Varadkar in Dublin

The speaker starts with an apology, then mentions notifying the audience about something, and ends with a question about distance or separation.

What do you think the speaker is apologizing for?

How does the speaker's tone change throughout the dialogue?

What might the speaker want to inform the listener about?

What can be inferred about the relationship between the speaker and the listener?

What does the phrase 'Is it away from?' suggest about the context?