Now fancy a trip to London or Washington? Or how about Colombia or Chile? Well, that is exactly where the Taoiseach and Tanaiste will be going this Patrick’s Day as the government announced the return of their annual promotional missions. In total, the 2022 St Patrick's Day programme will see 33 visits abroad by senior and junior ministers. Are these jaunts abroad a waste of money or an important vehicle to promote the country? To discuss further Shane was joined on the show by Pat Rabbitte – Former Labour Leader and a former cabinet minister.
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