Bertie delighted by Indian govt's de Valera honour

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today said he was delighted the Indian government planned to name a street in the capital New Delhi in honour of Eamon de Valera.

Bertie delighted by Indian govt's de Valera honour
Thu, 19 Jan, 2006 - 13:32

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today said he was delighted the Indian government planned to name a street in the capital New Delhi in honour of Eamon de Valera.

De Valera was regarded by many Indian leaders as friend of the state as it pushed for independence from Britain from the 1920s onwards.

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