A former government minister believes Ireland should host a major event for foreign leaders on St Patrick’s Day, rather than send ministers abroad.
Ministers and Government representatives will travel to 74 cities across the world for the national holiday.
Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister, Charlie McConalogue is set to travel to New Zealand to visit Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Former Transport Minister Shane Ross says there is no reason for so many ministers to head abroad next month:
