SF urges Ahern to withdraw 'whingers' remark

Sinn Fein has called on the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, to withdraw remarks he made about anti-Nice Treaty campaigners during the EU summit in Seville at the weekend.

Sinn Fein has called on the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, to withdraw remarks he made about anti-Nice Treaty campaigners during the EU summit in Seville at the weekend.

Mr Ahern branded those who oppose the controversial treaty as "whingers", a comment that has drawn criticism from both pro and anti-Nice groups.

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