Paul Hosford's 48 hours with Biden: Covering the Joe Show on an empty stomach

While the state visit of the US President played out in a very slick manner, being in the outer orbit of the event was anything but, as my 48 hours on the Joe Show proved

Joe Biden addressing the Oireachtas with some nice words about the links between the countries. Picture: Tony Maxwell/PA

It's just gone 7.18pm on Thursday and I'm standing in the lobby of the Printworks, the conference centre on the grounds of Dublin Castle which has been pressed into service for a gathering of the world's media.

Outside the mammoth hall, and its rows and rows of desks, hot food has been put on for the hacks who are still standing after a long day. I have my fork in my hand and am next in the queue, debating whether rice or baby potatoes are a better option for my curry.