Ahern expresses shock at loss of life in school bus accident

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern last night said the country had been shocked by the tragic loss of life in Meath.

Ahern expresses shock at loss of life in school bus accident

Mr Ahern led widespread political reaction to yesterday’s bus accident, which claimed the lives of five schoolgirls and left dozens injured.

Speaking as he arrived in Citywest for Bill Clinton’s speech to the RehabCare Gala Banquet, a markedly subdued Mr Ahern spoke of the shock felt by entire community, to the families of those who died and were injured, and to the pupils of the boys’ and girls’ schools.

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