President Mary McAleese today opened the doors of her official residence to dozens of Chernobyl children escaping the effects of nuclear fallout. However, doubts lingered over the Christmas celebration as the recuperation trips could be coming to an end. President Alexander Lukashenko has moved to restrict children leaving Belarus for the holidays, which add years on to their lives. He claimed they were returning with "consumerist" values. Around 42 children from the rest and recuperation programme joined 19 adopted children from Belarus for a festive treat at Áras an Uachtarain. The children landed safely at Shannon Airport yesterday for their...