Ahern and Adams meet in US, agree to talk at home

The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has met Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams, in Washington.

The pair spoke for almost an hour last night to discuss the current difficulties facing the peace process.

They discussed the options required to get things back on track and agreed to meet again on their return to Ireland.

It is the first time the pair met for talks since Mr Ahern accused Adams of having prior knowledge of the Northern Bank Robbery.