SF claim Government missed EU Presidency opportunities

THE Government has failed to make the most of its presidency of the European Union, Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams claimed yesterday.

At the Dublin launch of his party’s campaign for the European elections, the West Belfast MP claimed Sinn Féin had a realistic chance of becoming the first party to win seats on both sides of the Border.

He hit out at Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s government, claiming it had been mesmerised during its presidency by the idea of securing a deal on an EU constitution.