Government likely to send a representative to partition event in North, despite Higgins' refusal

If invited, the Government probably wouldn't snub the centenary event, but is not likely to send a 'top tier' minister

President Michael D Higgins declined to attend the event, due to take place in Co Armagh next month. File Picture: Maxwells

The Government is still likely to send a representative to the partition event in the North next month, despite President Michael D Higgins' refusal to attend. 

While there may be a refusal to send what one source described as a “top tier” minister, should an invitation be forthcoming, the Government is unlikely to reject it entirely.