Taoiseach still holds hope for a united Ireland

THE Taoiseach said he still holds aspirations for a united Ireland, 10 years on from the signing of the historic Good Friday agreement.

Taoiseach still holds hope for a united Ireland
Fri, 11 Apr, 2008 - 01:00

Speaking at a reunion in Belfast yesterday of the key players who negotiated the document, Bertie Ahern said: “It’s an aspiration that we’ll all be one some day.”

He said: “I’ve spent my life in the Fianna Fáil party and the first objective of that party is to see a united Ireland.

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