Ahern and Blair divided on nuclear plant controversy
Differences between the Irish and British governments over plans for a controversial development at the Sellafield nuclear plant in Cumbria were highlighted when the leaders of the two countries met today.
Britain intends to build a mixed oxide facility at the nuclear waste disposal complex, but it was clear that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and British Prime Minister Tony Blair had agreed to differ on the issue during talks at Dublin Castle.
