Ahern in appeal to unionists

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said yesterday that he wanted to ask unionists to "allow us all to work in an atmosphere of peace and…

The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said yesterday that he wanted to ask unionists to "allow us all to work in an atmosphere of peace and harmony and reconciliation to try to work through this Agreement". He was speaking at Dublin Castle yesterday, where the social partners had gathered to call for a Yes vote in the referendum on the Belfast Agreement.

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