Web1 day ago · Former president Mary McAleese, former Taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Enda Kenny, former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams were in attendance as was Marie Heaney, the widow … WebApr 10, 2024 · Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern says he believes the 'problems and challenges' of bringing about a united Ireland can be overcome in the next few years. The …
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Web1 day ago · US President Joe Biden meeting with former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Enda Kenny after speaking in the Dáil Chamber at Leinster House for a joint address to the Houses of the Oireachtas ... WebMar 16, 2024 · Neal is co-chair of the Friends of Ireland Caucus, founded in 1981 at the time of the IRA prisoner hunger strikes. In spite of this, US presidential administrations have sought a more balanced... Bartholomew Patrick "Bertie" Ahern (born 12 September 1951) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served as Taoiseach from 1997 to 2008, Leader of Fianna Fáil from 1994 to 2008, Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 1997, Tánaiste and Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht from November 1994 … See more Ahern was born in Drumcondra, Dublin, the youngest of five children of Con and Julia (née Hourihane) Ahern, both natives of County Cork, who married in October 1937. They settled at Church Avenue, Drumcondra, where … See more Minister for Labour In 1987, Fianna Fáil returned to power as a minority government. Ahern became Minister for Labour, which was not considered an … See more First term (1997–2002) Early issues Ahern's first government saw some teething problems … See more Ahern was investigated by the Mahon Tribunal, following an allegation by Tom Gilmartin, that Ahern had been paid money by Owen … See more Ahern first became involved in a Fianna Fáil by-election campaign in 1965, climbing lamp posts to hang election posters in Drumcondra. During the campaign, Ahern … See more Ahern succeeded Reynolds as the leader; the first unopposed candidate since Seán Lemass in 1959. Ahern was elected as the sixth leader of Fianna Fáil on 19 December 1994. Negotiations for a resumption of government with the … See more In a November 2009, interview with VIP magazine, Ahern spoke of how critics who blame the government for the economic crisis should … See more permission format