Summer extension as TDs pay visit to Morocco

THE Irish summer is over but a cross-party group of politicians have been given the opportunity to enjoy some sunshine for a few more days at least — in Morocco.

The delegation of six TDs and one senator, led by Ceann Comhairle Dr Rory O’Hanlon, has travelled to the country to meet their political counterparts.

“It is hoped that this visit to the Kingdom of Morocco will serve to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the Moroccan House of Representatives and Oireachtas Éireann,” a statement on the delegation’s behalf said yesterday.