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US President George W Bush is set to arrive in Northern Ireland later as part of his farewell tour of Europe before leaving office. | US President George W Bush is set to arrive in Northern Ireland later as part of his farewell tour of Europe before leaving office. |
He will be hosted at Stormont Castle by the first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness. | He will be hosted at Stormont Castle by the first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness. |
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will be there to greet the US president and First Lady Laura Bush upon their arrival on his Air Force One plane. | Prime Minister Gordon Brown will be there to greet the US president and First Lady Laura Bush upon their arrival on his Air Force One plane. |
Mr Bush will also meet pupils and teachers at a mixed-faith school. | Mr Bush will also meet pupils and teachers at a mixed-faith school. |
Mrs Bush will attend a series of private engagements. | Mrs Bush will attend a series of private engagements. |
Security will be tight, and police have warned that traffic delays are expected throughout the day. | Security will be tight, and police have warned that traffic delays are expected throughout the day. |
People travelling to airports have been advised to allow extra time for their journey. | People travelling to airports have been advised to allow extra time for their journey. |
A number of protests are expected to be staged at Stormont and outside Belfast City Hall. | A number of protests are expected to be staged at Stormont and outside Belfast City Hall. |
Watch live coverage of the presidential visit to Northern Ireland at 1500 BST. |