Ireland
Paisley turns down Washington invite
Sunday, 12 March 2006 23:15
The Reverend Ian Paisley has said he will not be accepting an invitation from US President George W Bush to attend St Patrick's Day ceremonies in the White House on Friday.
The heads of the North's four other main parties, including the Ulster Unionist Party leader, Sir Reg Empey, will all travel to Washington DC.
Mr Paisley said he could not see any benefit from attending the event.
Audio & Video
- Nine News: Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, reports that Rev Ian Paisley is the only leader of the North's main parties who will not attend St Patrick's Day ceremonies at the White House on Friday
- Six One News: Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, reports that DUP leader Rev Ian Paisley has said he does not see much purpose in the St Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington DC
