Letters to the Editor: Politicians must boycott Joe Biden's White House on St Patrick's Day

A reader urges the Government to reflect Irish people's attitude to Israel's attack on Gaza and skip the traditional annual visit
Letters to the Editor: Politicians must boycott Joe Biden's White House on St Patrick's Day

Leo Varadkar meeting US president Joe Biden during the Taoiseach's 2023 St Patrick's Day visit to the White House. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024 - 00:35

Once again, it is that time of the year when Irish people around the world celebrate our national holiday.

Over 30m Americans claim Irish descent and the usual exodus of our politicians from all parties to the US is about to take place.

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