Taoiseach plans to send ministers on China visits

Enda Kenny expects to dispatch a number of ministers to China in the coming months in a bid to win key trade contracts.

Speaking ahead of Chinese vice-president Xi Jinping’s visit to Ireland this weekend, Mr Kenny said he would be sending various ministers to China “in the period ahead” to strengthen trade links.

He said there would be a “particular emphasis” on the education, agri-business and health sectors, suggesting Ruairi Quinn, Simon Coveney and James Reilly will be travelling.