Last week, the Junior Minister for Training & Skills John Halligan said he'd be prepared to go to North Korea to spark peace talks. The Waterford TD said ministers Shane Ross and Finian McGrath would complete his squad if they were to go.
Majority of us thought that this was pure bravado/insanity and made us ask "What are they smoking?". But the unthinkable has happened! The trio were true to their word and have since jetted off to face Kim Jong Un and his army.
After a 100% backing from a sniggering Dáil, they hit Pyongyang with olive branches in hand, and come face to the face with the enigmatic leader. But will a bit of Blaa be enough to soften him?
The three men say their piece, then Halligan gets an awful ribbing from Mr.Un, "At least I don't look like a mix between Stalin and Willie O'Dea". Shane Ross' couldn't-give-a-shit-about-my-country attitude impresses Kim a lot, then Finian's duty-free indulgence lands them in some hot water.
After a pressurised call back to Matt Cooper on The Last Word, the lads are freed and count their lucky stars, but as they arrive at the airport - have they counted them too soon?
The Gift Grub recording devices were planted, and picked up the whole saga.
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