President McAleese released from hospital

Updated: 20:19, Friday, 27 December 2002

President McAleese has been discharged from hospital in Austria after breaking her ankle in a skiing accident on Christmas Eve.

President Mary McAleese Due to be released from hospital President Mary McAleese Due to be released from hospital
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The accident happened at the resort of Bad Hafgastein, near Salzburg where Mrs McAleese was on holiday with her family.

She is due to return to Ireland as scheduled tomorrow. A spokeswoman has said the President's engagements for the next few weeks will be restricted.

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