Taoiseach addresses British parliament

Bertie Ahern the Taoiseach has made an historical address to members of the British houses of Commons and Lords
The Taoiseach has become the first Irish leader to address a joint session of both houses of the British government.
The speech was mainly a reflection on the peace process in the North of Ireland and the changing in relationships.
He told them: "We must sustain our hard-won achievements on the north of Ireland. Remembering where we have come from, we must never, ever, take for granted the stability and the hope that are now taking root in the north of Ireland. We have built a remarkable foundation for a whole new level of co-operation between our two countries.
The Taoiseach praised Tony Blair for his contribution to the peace process.
"Tony Blair has been a true friend to me, a true friend of Ireland, He has an honoured place in Irish hearts and in Irish history. And we thank Prime Minister Blair for ten years of enormous effort to help us get to where we are today. And the fact is we would not have achieved it without his efforts."
Senior figures from Irish politics were present at the event, as were prominent Irish community members in Britain.
Mr Ahern was following in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, Francois Mitterand, the Dalai Lama and Bill Clinton - some of the famous names who have made addresses to the joint Houses of Parliament in the past.

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