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Thu 04 Apr 2003Ahern wants to move soon on NorthThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, said he would like to see the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, and himself present their proposals on restoring the Northern Ireland Assembly next week.Mr Ahern said the intention was to present the plan within the next fortnight. "My preference is for next week. The Assembly is currently suspended, but must be dissolved by April 28th to allow elections to take place at the end of May.