Bertie Ahern
Bertie Ahern was the Minister for Finance in the 1990s and later became Taoiseach of Ireland, known for his pivotal role in the peace process and as a key figure in the political landscape during significant events, including the controversial decision to overrule the Minister for Foreign Affairs on arms purchases.
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Bertie Ahern is a former taoiseach who made controversial remarks about immigrants before Sakila's death.
Death of Congolese man renews scrutiny of race relations in Ireland | Ireland
United Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Bertie Ahern was the leading Fianna Fáil candidate when the party won more than 40 percent of the vote.
Here is something the ‘soft left’ parties need to pay attention to – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern was greeted with warm applause as he rose to speak at the Eid celebration.
‘We cannot allow hatred to win’ – seventh annual Eid celebration proceeds at Croke Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-28
CMAT thanked former taoiseach Bertie Ahern, who is namechecked in the title track.
CMAT wins Choice Music Prize Album of the Year for Euro-Country – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
Bertie Ahern was likely to lead the government if byelections had different outcomes.
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Bertie Ahern gave the first formal acknowledgment of institutional abuse in 1999.
words are not enough – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Bertie Ahern offered the first State apology to abuse victims in 1999.
State apologies may come easier with time, but practicalities of following them up may get harder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach who issued a State apology to victims of childhood abuse in 1999.
Watch live: ‘Abuse ruined their childhoods’Ireland· 2026-02-25
Bertie Ahern emphasized the need for a unified Palestinian leadership during discussions on the Irish peace process.
Palestinians need unified leadership, say Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24
Bertie Ahern's governments had seen a thousand little giveaways to people through the social welfare and tax systems.
Here’s what the rapid U-turn on special needs assistants tells us about this Government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-21Bertie Ahern's insights into Blair’s contribution to the peace process are not sought.
A master of spin who, in the end, was largely lying to himself – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Bertie Ahern declared the moral dimension as the foremost argument in relation to Irish foreign policy.
Micheál Martin’s caution has become a screen he hides behind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
He was less comfortable with Bertie Ahern but was a strong supporter of Brian Cowen.
Former Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley dies aged 61 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Bertie Ahern was taoiseach when the Moriarty tribunal was established in 1997.
Moriarty tribunal enters 30th year, racking up €78m in costs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
Bertie Ahern is mentioned as an election strategist for Charles Haughey.
International events dominate Dáil first day but unlikely to have real effect on politics – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-13
Bertie Ahern, the taoiseach, accused Eddie Hobbs of not being factual in his financial critiques.
From consumer advice to conspiracy theories – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Not surprisingly perhaps, Bertie Ahern valued party unity above all else, carefully uniting both the Haughey and Reynolds wings of the party.
A decisive showdown over Micheál Martin’s leadership might be best for everyone – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
Bertie Ahern was openly nursing ambitions for the presidency, building on his legacy as a peacemaker.
A messy Dáil start, more housing woes and, finally, a new president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Bertie Ahern sought support for the presidential campaign but was unsuccessful.
Six key moments in the unravelling of Jim Gavin and Fianna Fáil’s presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was fairly openly canvassing support.
Party told Jim Gavin past disputes would be uncovered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Star of Glastonbury, partly responsible for Bertie Ahern not entering the presidential race.
One of the best gigs of 2025 by an artist at the peak of her powers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Bertie Ahern was the taoiseach during Paschal Donohoe's early political career.
Who is Paschal Donohoe? Profile of Minister for Finance stepping down for role at World Bank – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-18
Bertie Ahern is noted for his charm and work ethic during the peace process.
Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Bertie Ahern launched the National Spatial Strategy for urban development.
Fintan O’Toole on the commodification of Crumlin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Ahern continued to build on FitzGerald’s achievement, culminating in the Belfast Agreement of 1998.
At the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, we sensed we were witnessing a historic event – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Former taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Leo Varadkar barrelled in at the same time.
Connolly’s inauguration was a bit like a big Irish wedding, solemn and joyous – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Bertie Ahern is referenced as having a conversation about equality with the Humanist Association of Ireland.
Why should Catherine Connolly be forced to take a religious oath to become president? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
Bertie Ahern launched DJ Carey's Video/DVD in 2003.
Rumours, riches and a staggering mesh of fact and fiction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Bertie Ahern was involved in the first general election debate presented by Miriam O’Callaghan in 1997.
RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan on family, feminism and fame in her candid new memoir – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Mr Martin expressed great respect for Mr Ahern’s outstanding legacy on the Belfast Agreement.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends leadership amid backlash over presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30