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04/11/2014
Minister For The Diaspora To Begin First Official Trip
Jimmy Deenihan, the first Minister of State for the Diaspora, is to make his first official trip to America, visiting New York and Philadelphia over the course of five-days.
It is understood he is to meet with a number of groups representing Irish and Irish-American citizens.
He is also due to attend a number of business and networking events while in New York.
The United States is home to the largest population of Irish diaspora.
(MH/CD)
It is understood he is to meet with a number of groups representing Irish and Irish-American citizens.
He is also due to attend a number of business and networking events while in New York.
The United States is home to the largest population of Irish diaspora.
(MH/CD)
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