President Francesco Cossiga of Italy leaves Ireland from Dublin Airport on the final day of his state visit.

Report shows President Hillery taking salute. President Cossiga inspecting Guard of Honour.

President Cossiga saying farewell to President Hillery, Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald, Tánaiste Dick Spring, Ministers Peter Barry, Paddy O'Toole and Gemma Hussey.

The reporter is Andrew Sheppard.

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