04/03/2020

First And Deputy First Minister Cancel NY St Patrick's Day Visit

The First and Deputy First Ministers have reportedly cancelled plans to visit New York while in the US on an official St Patrick's Day trip.

According to reports, Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill are still expected to make the trip to Washington DC, but will no longer begin their trip by visiting New York.

It is understood that the decision not to go to New York will allow Foster and O'Neill to remain in the UK to participate in emergency government talks.

(MH/CM)

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