AN SDLP delegation from the Northern Ireland Assembly visited the Dail yesterday and was welcomed by the Leas-Ceann Comhairle, Dr Rory O'Hanlon.

Dr O'Hanlon wished the delegation, who sat in the distinguished visitors' gallery, "cead mile failte" and said they were the first delegation from the Northern Ireland Assembly.

He wished the group "every success in the days and weeks ahead in implementing the Good Friday agreement".

He added that he hoped it would be the first of many visits from the Assembly.