Bertie flies out to address US Congress

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern tonight left for the United States as he prepares for one of his last and most prestigious official engagements.

Bertie flies out to address US Congress
Tue, 29 Apr, 2008 - 19:37

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern tonight left for the United States as he prepares for one of his last and most prestigious official engagements.

Mr Ahern will address a Joint Session of the US Congress in Washington, less than a week before he stands down as Taoiseach of Ireland.

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