Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 7 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 2004. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 December 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what (a) diplomatic and (b) formal protocols were observed during the visit of the President of Ireland to St. Joseph's Primary School, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh on 26th November.

Answer: Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what (a) diplomatic and (b) formal protocols were observed during the visit of the President of Ireland to St. Joseph's Primary School, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh on 26 November. [204101] Mr. Paul Murphy: When President McAleese visited St. Joseph's Primary School on 26 November 2004 she was greeted by one of the Deputy Lieutenants for Co. Armagh in the absence of the Lord-Lieutenant.

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