The Chief Minister was in attendance at the British-Irish Council Summit this week in Northern Ireland.
The BIC is the only international forum comprising the governments of the UK, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.
Whilst there the Chief Minister engaged in top-level discussions with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond to name but a few.
The current economic situation, youth unemployment, energy costs and proposals for a new BIC Creative Industries work sector were all up for discussion.
Minister Bell told us it’s been a worthwhile endeavour:
(AUDIO ABOVE):
Vote which could end bus strike today
Please park considerately for bin wagons, plead commissioners
Lieutenant Governor to bungee jump for charity
Five sets of roadworks on one estate in six months
Weather postpones council's Easter fun day
Seven ferry crossings hit by water levels and dredging issues in Douglas
Sam Barks returns to Les Mis in transatlatic tour
DHSC commissioning rapid review of Noble's bed capacity
