Patterson: Queen's visit a 'springboard' to better things

Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Owen Patterson has said the Queen's visit to Ireland is a "springboard" to even better relations.

Tue, 17 May, 2011 - 10:32

Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Owen Patterson has said the Queen's visit to Ireland is a "springboard" to even better relations.

Mr Patterson said Ireland and the UK already have close ties but this visit will make the relations even stronger.

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