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Adams has held talks with Ahern, party confirms
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has held a series of meetings with Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, a party spokesperson has confirmed.
The two men have held a number of meetings since they met in Washington on St. Patrick‘s Day at Mr Adams’ request.
“Sinn Féin believes that there is a real opportunity to resolve the difficulties which have dogged the peace process in recent years,” the spokesperson said. “Gerry Adams meetings with the Taoiseach are about trying to ensure that this opportunity is grasped and that all of the outstanding elements of the Good Friday Agreement are implemented. We believe that the meetings have been worthwhile.”
The spokesperson also confirmed that the party had met with Prime Minister Tony Blair in recent weeks.
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The two men have held a number of meetings since they met in Washington on St. Patrick‘s Day at Mr Adams’ request.
“Sinn Féin believes that there is a real opportunity to resolve the difficulties which have dogged the peace process in recent years,” the spokesperson said. “Gerry Adams meetings with the Taoiseach are about trying to ensure that this opportunity is grasped and that all of the outstanding elements of the Good Friday Agreement are implemented. We believe that the meetings have been worthwhile.”
The spokesperson also confirmed that the party had met with Prime Minister Tony Blair in recent weeks.
(MB/SP)
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