Ahern calls for 'global solidarity' in face of terrorism

Minister of State Liz O'Donnell has extended the sympathy of Ireland to the families of victims of the World Trade Centre bombings.

"It's very chaotic with a lot of phone lines jammed, so we don't yet have details on Irish casualties, if any. We are advising Irish people in the United States to phone home to reassure relatives who may be worried about them."