The Taoiseach has welcomed Martin McGuinness's decision to accept an invitation to dine with Queen Elizabeth this week, at a state dinner in honour of President Michael D Higgins.
President Higgins begins an historic four day visit to the UK on Tuesday.
The North's Deputy First Minister and former IRA leader Martin McGuinness snubbed a gala event held in Queen Elizabeth's honour in Dublin during her historic visit to the Republic in 2011.
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Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show this morning, Enda Kenny said it's a positive step in building relations between the two countries.
