[Chode]

just exactly WHO was he apologizing too anyway... and who was there to accept it???

or is this just more political masturbation?

[Stoat]

just exactly WHO was he apologizing too anyway... and who was there to accept it???

The article doesn't go into such essential detail, unfortunately, and so we are left to use our imaginations, as it seems MP Hain also did when justifying this little soiree.

or is this just more political masturbation?

I'm guessing that the junket to New York with his entourage and all of the perks associated with it was more fun than he cared to refuse.  What does it matter that the stated reason for the trip is false when the Irish taxpayers can bankroll a series of extravagant dinners as well as an opportunity for him to ingratiate himself to the American Left?

just exactly WHO was he apologizing too anyway... and who was there to accept it???

The article doesn't go into such essential detail, unfortunately, and so we are left to use our imaginations, as it seems MP Hain also did when justifying this little soiree.

or is this just more political masturbation?