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Thu 06 Jun 2004Irish presidency aims to restore US ties with EUDeaglán de Bréadún assesses the likely outcome of the summit in Dromoland CastleWhile the praises of the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, have been loudly sung because of his success at the Brussels Summit, he has helped to bring off a quieter and more discreet success in another sphere.