Complex sentence: The new National Board took office officially at the formal launch at Dublin Castle in attendance were Minister of Disability and Equality Mervyn Taylor, Her Excellency President Mary Robinson and several diplomats including US Ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy-Smith.
Split into simpler sentences: The new National Board took office at the formal launch at Dublin Castle. In attendance were Minister of Disability and Equality Mervyn Taylor, irish President Mary Robinson and several diplomats including US Ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy-Smith.