Taoiseach rejects calls to cancel visit with Bush

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern yesterday said he would not “insult” the United States by cancelling his visit to meet US President George Bush tomorrow

He rejected calls from opposition parties and anti-war protesters to boycott the visit in protest at US war preparations.

The Taoiseach said although he held different opinions he respected the United States and appreciated what it had done for Ireland.