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Island hosts British Irish Council summit

Chief Minister to host leaders

The Isle of Man is hosting the latest British-Irish Council summit meeting today.

It's the 31st meeting and the 4th to take place on the Island.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle will welcome leaders and representatives from England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey.

One of the main topics for discussion is digital inclusion and accessibility.

The British-Irish Council came about as a result of the Good Friday agreement in 1998 as part of the Northern Ireland peace process.

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