You can bring peace, Bush tells McCartneys

US PRESIDENT George W Bush told the McCartney sisters in Washington yesterday that their campaign to find their brother Robert’s killer could bring peace in Northern Ireland.

Following a meeting with Mr Bush in the White House at the traditional St Patrick's Day ceremony, the five McCartney sisters and Robert's partner, Bridgeen Hagans, said they were heartened by what they heard and encouraged things would change.

Paula McCartney said Mr Bush had an understanding of their case and was fully behind them.