I think it is important we continue to interact with the outside world !
They would be expected to promote irish interests abroad ,network etc
This is what businesses to do,same necessary for IRELAND inc
I agree that we get good PR out if it but I'd question the costs. Last weeks papers reported that one minister offered to fly economy but it was turned down because it was impractical. Can anyone explain why it's impractical?
The responses to date have been slightly selfish, has anyone actually considered the feelings/thoughts/wishes of the Irish Diaspora in the places visited on Paddy's Day who are grateful for the continued connection to their homecountry through the visits of Irish Govt Ministers.
If anyone wants to come on my Paddys Day junket this year they're more than welcome..
The responses to date have been slightly selfish, has anyone actually considered the feelings/thoughts/wishes of the Irish Diaspora in the places visited on Paddy's Day who are grateful for the continued connection to their homecountry through the visits of Irish Govt Ministers.
You're kidding right? When those people pay tax here, we should take their feelings into consideration when planning how to spend our taxes.
You're kidding right? When those people pay tax here, we should take their feelings into consideration when planning how to spend our taxes.