Tánaiste pays tribute to 'friend of Ireland' Bill Gates

Billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised Ireland’s development and aid work.

Tánaiste pays tribute to 'friend of Ireland' Bill Gates
Wed, 23 Jan, 2013 - 12:29

Billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised Ireland’s development and aid work.

The Microsoft founder, who now campaigns on the need to vaccinate for diseases, met Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore for an hour this morning ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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