Ahern: 'Scourge of sectarianism still exists'

The Good Friday Agreement was a watershed in the history of Ireland but the scourge of sectarianism still exists in the North, Bertie Ahern said today.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2008 - 16:13

The Good Friday Agreement was a watershed in the history of Ireland but the scourge of sectarianism still exists in the North, Bertie Ahern said today.

Just a day after announcing he would stand down from office next month the Taoiseach addressed a conference marking the 10th anniversary of the signing of the historic accord.

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