Taoiseach ends Mexico visit

The Taoiseach has ended a six day visit to Mexico aimed at fostering greater trade links between Ireland and the Central American State.

It's understood Mr Ahern is confident that Irish companies will benefit significantly from the fice day trip in terms of contracts.

It's also reported that the Taoiseach was forced to travelled back to Ireland on a commercial flight, after a technical problem on the government jet.

The fault was only discovered as the Taoiseach's party was being given an official farewell on the tarmac at Mexico City airport.