In any event, Mr. Mickelson certainly wouldn't be the first athlete to consider relocating for tax purposes.

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On Wednesday, the Republic's tourism minister, Leo Varadkar, said it was "regrettable" that those involved in the protest would not consider relocating for a few days during the St Patrick's Day celebrations.

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