Ireland's first black mayor

Congratulations Rotimi Adebari who was recently elected mayor of the town of Portlaoise, becoming the first black mayor in the Republic of Ireland. The Nigerian-born mayor arrive in Eire seven years ago after seeking asylum. The Irish broadcaster RTE adds that Mr Adebari has a Masters degree in Intercultural Studies from Dublin City University and works with the local authority in Co[unty] Laois co-ordinating an integration projects for immigrants.