all there

Apart from helping to develop a positive relationship between the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United States, it is slightly harder to pin down direct outcomes from the yearly visits - after all, there is a lot more to the relationship than just St Patrick's Day.

"He knew it was a tricky position to be in. He was on a yellow and had a tough challenge too. He took it well and we're all there to support and I'm sure he will learn from that too."

It’s all there, and who could ask for more?

The very existence of this how-to manual has allowed this administration to flood the zone so effectively: The plans were all there, just waiting to be put into action.

At the height of it all, there was a children’s play area and a medical station inside the building to accommodate the encampment.