Ahern criticises Paisley’s ‘immature’ attack on McAleese

THE Rev Ian Paisley unleashed a fresh war of words against President Mary McAleese yesterday, prompting a stern rebuke from Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in response.

The DUP leader insisted the President had a “deep hatred” of the North as she made an official visit to Belfast.

The ugly row mirrored a diplomatic bust-up two weeks ago when Rev Paisley accused the President of “dishonesty”.