Ministers Abroad

Paschal in Paris and Donnelly down under: What ministers are going where for St Patrick's Day

The coalition has confirmed the slew of destinations - 86 cities in 48 countries - that politicians will visit to promote Ireland next month

Leo Varadkar will travel to Washington for St Patrick’s Day, Micheál Martin to Canada and Eamon Ryan to Brazil. Picture: JULIEN BEHAL

Leo Varadkar will travel stateside for St Patrick’s Day, Michael McGrath to China and Stephen Donnelly down under as part of the government’s week-long exodus to promote Ireland across the globe.

The coalition has confirmed the slew of destinations (86 cities in 48 countries) that 38 of its representatives will visit under its 2024 St Patrick's Day programme.

The aim of the trips is to promote “Irish interests and values around the world”. “Programmes undertaken ...