Harney hails Chile's first president-elect

Ireland is leading the way in electing female presidents, Tánaiste Mary Harney told the Dáil today.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2006 - 12:56

Ireland is leading the way in electing female presidents, Tánaiste Mary Harney told the Dáil today.

Ms Harney congratulated the president-elect of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, who won the presidential contest in the South American country on January 15.

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