EARLIER this month the OFF frontbench met in Westport and locals were invited in for a chat. Soon afterwards, a busload of Americans was disgorged on the steps of the hotel. One elderly couple making their way along a corridor was confronted by a prominent frontbencher. It's great to see you and thanks for coming," said the FFer.
"What a great welcome you Irish give us," said the couple from the Midwest. "Oh," said the FFer. "You are only visitors. I thought you were local delegates."