Cullen hails joint bid with China

SPORTS Minister Martin Cullen has spoken of the ‘comfortableness of the relationship’ between Ireland and China, a country long criticised for its human rights violations and policies.

The Minister made his comments when discussing a joint Irish-Chinese bid for sailing’s Volvo Ocean Race.

Over €20million has been invested by Irish and Chinese businesses in the construction of the 70-foot ‘Green Dragon’ which commences its round-the-world bid in October.