Mandelson cancels visit to Dublin

THE EU’s chief negotiator at the world trade talks, Peter Mandelson, has cancelled a visit to Dublin next week for celebrations to mark the golden jubilee of the Treaty of Rome.

Mandelson cancels visit to Dublin

A spokesperson for the European Commission representation in Dublin said Mr Mandelson had received an urgent invitation to attend a meeting of the G33 countries (developing nations) in Indonesia, in a bid to get the trade talks back on track. All the key players are attending to ensure the progress made to date on the Doha Round doesn’t unravel.

IFA president Padraig Walshe said the cancellation avoids marring what can now be a universally celebrated milestone for Ireland.

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