The Government has dismissed reports that Queen Elizabeth II may be preparing an historic state visit to the Republic.
A spokeswoman told ireland.comthis morning: "There are no such plans in the immediate or foreseeable future".
A number of media reports yesterday and today quoted reliable sources as saying Buckingham Palace was getting ready to give the all-clear for the trip.
It was said any visit would probably have to wait until after next year when the Queen celebrates her golden jubilee.
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The Queen, who was visiting Derry yesterday, is the only senior member of the British royal family not to have visited the State.
