Clash over president's Belfast visit

Two policing board members clashed today on the eve of a meeting between Irish President Mary McAleese and the North’s most senior police officer in Belfast.

Clash over president's Belfast visit
Wed, 07 Sep, 2005 - 11:25

Two policing board members clashed today on the eve of a meeting between President Mary McAleese and the North’s most senior police officer in Belfast.

The SDLP’s Alex Attwood defended the president’s visit to the North and said she had made a significant contribution to breaking down barriers.

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