McGuinness to lead White House delegation

Updated: 13:49, Friday, 14 March 2008

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will lead a delegation to the US for St Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House.

1 of 1 Martin McGuinness St Patrick's Day delegation
Martin McGuinness
St Patrick's Day delegation

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will lead a delegation to the US for St Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House.

Junior Minister Jeffrey Donaldson will be joining him in place of the First Minister Ian Paisley.

Meanwhile, Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg has confirmed he will attend a major economic investment conference in Belfast.

Earlier this month, Dr Paisley announced that he would step down as First Minister and DUP leader after the conference in May.

Live Player

  • Next
  • 13:00 - 13:45

    RTÉ Radio - News at One (Studio Webcam)

  • 13:05 - 13:15

    RTÉ News and Weather

  • Later
  • 17:45 - 18:00

    Nuacht RTÉ

  • 18:01 - 18:35

    RTÉ News: Six One and Weather

News Quiz