Ministers jet around the world for St Patrick’s Day

THE Taoiseach has announced the litany of far-flung destinations to which his Cabinet will be flying for St Patrick’s Day this year – but he warned like last year that costs are to be kept to a minimum.

Ministers jet around the world for St Patrick’s Day
Fri, 05 Mar, 2010 - 00:00
Claire O'Sullivan

According to Brian Cowen, he and his ministers will be focussing on job creation, investment and tourism.

He has told the 22 ministers and the Attorney General first class flights, limousines, hotel suites and the use of VIP lounges are out – unless there is a compelling reason to do so.

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