Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It relates to Head of State and it would be probably from Áras an Uachtaráin with the agreement of the Government. As I stated, it has been on the agenda for some years, albeit on a low level. It is something to which we should turn our mind, although it is unclear whether it can happen in the very short term. As Deputy Kenny will appreciate, a visit like that in its normal planning would take some considerable time. It will not be in 2008; it would take some considerable time to arrange. However, it is no secret that it is something the Queen would certainly like to do.

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