Opposition anger over not meeting Howard

Opposition leaders today complained that they are not allowed to meet Australian Prime Minister John Howard, who begins a four-day state visit to Ireland this weekend.

Opposition anger over not meeting Howard
Thu, 18 May, 2006 - 15:26

Opposition leaders today complained that they are not allowed to meet Australian Prime Minister John Howard, who begins a four-day state visit to Ireland this weekend.

Labour Party TD Michael D Higgins also complained that he first heard about the official trip in the newspapers.

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