Almost 300 buildings around the world will be going green for St PatrickÂ’s Day.

Tourism Ireland says last yearÂ’s spend of 25 thousand euro on the Global Greening initiative was worth 10 million in advertising terms.

The Tourism Minister meanwhile expects every Minister will be travelling abroad for March 17th – after a reduced programme last year.

Every Minister will travel abroad for St Patrick's Day. No details where yet @Shane_RossTD @TodayFMNews pic.twitter.com/PTrZNNtNcy

— Juliette Gash (@JulietteGash) February 9, 2017

Juliette Gash reports;