A dissident republican leader convicted of directing the activities of a terrorist organisation which plotted an explosion during the State visit of Britain’s Prince Charles two years ago has been jailed for eleven and a half years.

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President Michael D Higgins is embarking on a 12-day state visit to Latin America today.

It had been a hectic day, which had begun more than 12 hours earlier for Enda Kenny.

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