Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was today involved in a minor road traffic accident in north Dublin today but was uninjured.
Gardai said the collision occurred on the North Circular Road between just before 6pm.
Mr Ahern was a passenger in his Mercedes S-Class state car which was being driven by his chauffeur.
No-one was injured during the accident in the heavy rush hour traffic in the capital. The Taoiseach took possession of the S350 car, which normally retails for around €123,000, in April of this year.
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The Government Service Agency purchased two, for Mr Ahern and President Mary McAleese. According to one survey it is the vehicle of choice for over 90 per cent of top political leaders around the world.