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.
Born on Sep 12, 1951 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6 | 7.33 | 1.00% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 60,360 | $5,100 | 61$ |
| Totals | 6 | 5,030,000 | 60,360 | $5,100 | 61$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
CMAT thanked former taoiseach Bertie Ahern, who is namechecked in the title track.
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Ireland:
Bertie Ahern was likely to lead the government if byelections had different outcomes.
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Ireland:
Bertie Ahern gave the first formal acknowledgment of institutional abuse in 1999.
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Ireland:
Bertie Ahern offered the first State apology to abuse victims in 1999.
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Ireland:
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach who issued a State apology to victims of childhood abuse in 1999.
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Ireland:
Bertie Ahern emphasized the need for a unified Palestinian leadership during discussions on the Irish peace process.
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Ireland:
Bertie Ahern's governments had seen a thousand little giveaways to people through the social welfare and tax systems.
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Ireland:
Bertie Ahern's insights into Blair’s contribution to the peace process are not sought.
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Ireland:
Bertie Ahern declared the moral dimension as the foremost argument in relation to Irish foreign policy.
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Ireland:
He was less comfortable with Bertie Ahern but was a strong supporter of Brian Cowen.
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