Varadkar defends Kenny role in New York parade

Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar has defended Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s decision to march in the controversial St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York.

Varadkar defends Kenny role in New York parade

New York’s newly elected Democratic mayor Bill de Blasio is boycotting the parade that has banned posters and banners promoting gay rights or issues.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish Catholic organisation, have organised the event.

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