Ahern’s fond memories of visit to Arafat home

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern said yesterday he had fond memories of time he spent with Palestinian Authority President Yassar Arafat.

He said this was a time to think about Mr Arafat's family and friends and he said he always had a good relationship with the Palestinian leader.

The Taoiseach was the first world leader to land on the airstrip in Gaza which, he said, Mr Arafat was so proud of when it was built.