Ministers receive St Patrick's Day travel assignments today

Last year saw the largest St Patrick’s Day programme to date, with 77 programmes, in more than 70 cities, across 41 countries

Separately, the Tánaiste and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will update Cabinet on the introduction of new UK import requirements for Irish exporters to Britain, which come into effect on Wednesday. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Ministers will today be told where they are to be sent for St Patrick's Day.

Foreign Affairs Minister and Tánaiste Micheál Martin will bring the list to Cabinet ahead of a full announcement of where State representatives will be sent.