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09/04/2014
Higgins Continues State Visit At Downing Street
Irish President Michael D Higgins is at Downing Street on the second day of his state visit to the UK.
On Wednesday, he had a private lunch with the Prime Minister David Cameron following a meeting with the Irish members of the staff at the University College Hospital in London.
President Higgins' engagements today are expected to conclude with a banquet at the Guildhall in the City of London.
On Tuesday night, he attended a banquet hosted by the Queen. The event was also attended by Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
(CVS/JP)
On Wednesday, he had a private lunch with the Prime Minister David Cameron following a meeting with the Irish members of the staff at the University College Hospital in London.
President Higgins' engagements today are expected to conclude with a banquet at the Guildhall in the City of London.
On Tuesday night, he attended a banquet hosted by the Queen. The event was also attended by Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
(CVS/JP)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
