Ministers jetting off for St Patrick's Day will produce up to 185 tonnes of emissions

In all, 36 representatives of the State will bring Ireland’s message to 74 cities in 44 countries this week, representing a significant carbon footprint

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar would have to go car-free for 12,700km to make up for his trip to Washington.

Travel emissions from Environment Minister Eamon Ryan's economy class St Patrick's Day trip to Singapore are almost equal to what the average family car produces in one year. 

Overall, members of the Government jetting around the world will produce up to 185 tonnes of emissions, which is more than 16 Irish households produce in an entire year.