Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin talks Garth Brooks and climate change at UN

When Micheál Martin faced the media on Thursday, shortly after rapping world leaders about climate inaction, he probably wasn't expecting to be quizzed on the country singer's planned concerts in Croke Park next year

Taoiseach Micheál Martin chairing a meeting of the UN Security Council. Picture: John Minchillo-Pool/Getty Images

For an Irish leader at the UN, the local often combines with the global.

When Micheál Martin faced the media on Thursday, shortly after rapping world leaders about climate inaction, he probably wasn't expecting to be quizzed on Garth Brooks. The question did prompt a laugh from the Taoiseach.