I’m ready to talk, Adams tells Ahern

SINN FÉIN president Gerry Adams yesterday called for clear-the-air talks with Bertie Ahern after the Taoiseach accused Mr Adams of behaving childishly in their row over the Northern Bank robbery.

The West Belfast MP said Mr Ahern’s attacks were electorally motivated.

But he added: “I am prepared to sit down with the Taoiseach today, tomorrow, at any time, to try and sort these matters out.