Battle of Boyne site to be opened before leader's departure
Published Date:
05 April 2008
By Gemma Murray
IRISH Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern has said
the official opening of the Battle of the Boyne Heritage site will be brought forward.
Speaking to BBC, Mr Ahern, said the opening would be brought forward to to facilitate the departures from office of both First Minister Ian Paisley and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
He said: "When Dr Paisley announced his intent to resign one of the first things the Taoiseach and I decided between us was that we would rapidly bring forward the official opening of the Battle of the Boyne site.
"That is something that is in train.
"And now with the Taoiseach's imminent departure I think you could take it that we will see an official opening by both of them before both of them go."
Earlier this week Mr Ahern announced that he plans to step down next month.
Mr Paisley is to step down as first minister in May, but will continue to be an MLA and MP.
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21 April 2008 12:51 PM
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