Local Minister of State Robert TroyTroy begins St Patrick's Day mission to TexasLocal Minister of State Robert Troy has commenced a series of engagements as part of the Government travel programme for St Patrick's Day. Minister Troy will first visit Dallas, Texas for engagement with political leaders and the Irish community in the city, including the Irish Business Network Dallas. He will also visit the Texas Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Following that he will travel to Austin, Texas to attend Ireland House as SXSW (South by South West). Speaking of the programme, Minister Troy said:"The St Patrick's Day travel programme is a unique and important fixture to showcase all that is good about Ireland around the globe.

Source: Irish Independent March 12, 2026 12:20 UTC