Bertie Ahern
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 19514.5Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Former lord mayor of Irish cities, Bertie Ahern thinks directly elected mayors are a ‘stupid idea’.
Limerick’s experiment with a directly elected mayor may be last of its kind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10
Bertie Ahern is featured in the programme discussing the implications of a Border poll.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-26
Bertie Ahern declared the era of McCreevy tax cuts was over after being re-elected in 2002.
Why Simon Harris will really struggle to move the dial on income tax in the Budget – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-19
Bertie Ahern campaigned for Fianna Fáil during the byelection in Dublin Central.
Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-18
Bertie Ahern's dissection of the Brexit dilemma was described as manna from Drumcondra.
Neither Martin nor Harris dared rebuke the US ambassador. Varadkar had no such qualms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
Bertie Ahern had a stab at social capital when he was taoiseach.
Irish people are 13th happiest in the world yet loneliest in the EU. It doesn’t add up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-11
Bertie Ahern was mentioned by Dermot Ahern in the context of concerns about immigration and security.
Immigration will increase challenges to the Common Travel Area – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-06
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern was also among the mourners.
David Andrews was a man of integrity who played vital role in peace process, funeral hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04
Bertie Ahern was one of the first VIP guests to arrive at the ceremony.
it (almost) all went without a hitch – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-02
Bertie Ahern is a former Taoiseach of Ireland who attended the event.
Ireland begins its six-month EU presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-01
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 TimesIreland· 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
