Irish Examiner view: We must use all assets at our disposal

It’s entirely possible that this  will be one of the more pivotal St Patrick’s Day missions in recent years, if ever

Calls to boycott a visit to the White House to meet Donald Trump for St Patrick's Day  are not without cause. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Another year, another exodus of ministers junior and senior on brand ambassador duties around the world.

It’s entirely possible, though, that this will be one of the more pivotal St Patrick’s Day missions in recent years, if ever.