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The former Taoiseach said a “ten-year plan where we start building up the federal system would be great” and “putting in a mayor at the start of that might be won’t work”.
The former Taoiseach will speak to the 80 members of the Assembly at 10.45 am on ‘The Reality of Devolution’.
The scenario is a “step or two nearer” following the publication of UK legislation, the former Taoiseach said.
The bombing was the single greatest loss of life of the Troubles.
Bertie Ahern said the idea that the NI Protocol is about trade “just passes them by.”
The former Taoiseach hasn’t ruled out a bid in 2025.
Records released from the National Archives give details of an early meeting involving the two leaders.
Ahern said that negotiators could decide on Sunday that they need more time.
The former taoiseach has outlined his thoughts on the government’s roadmap.
The failed Bertie Bowl venture is the subject of tonight’s ‘Scannal’ programme.
Ahern said Martin is “old” as Fianna Fáil Taoisigh go.
The former Taoiseach predicted a new government won’t be formed by the end of March.
In September 2001, the then-leader of the country appeared as a guest pundit on RTE show The Premiership.
The former Fianna Fáil Taoiseach also said that he reckoned Boris Johnson would get an overall majority.
The former Taoiseach is the chair of the Bougainville Referendum Commission.
In the op-ed in the Irish Times, they describe Brexit as ” the most serious threat to peace in the North and to the union in our lifetime”.
The former Taoiseach insisted repeatedly that “Northern Ireland is not the same as the rest of the UK”.
The former Taoiseach and former Prime Minister were speaking separately.
Maurice Ahern died “due to shock and haemorrhage due to gunshot wounds to the chest, self-inflicted”.
Even if you wanted to spend that much in a week, you’d find it tough.
Speaking at the Magill Summer School, the former Taoiseach added: “Just make sure you don’t do anything to damage us. “
Brian Cowen, Bertie Ahern and John Bruton shared a stage in Dublin this morning.
The former Taoiseach recently walked out of an interview after being asked about the Tribunal’s findings.
“I’ve dealt with that issue and I am not saying any more about that issue.”
The former leader of the UUP has strong opinions on the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Bill Clinton shared his memories of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, 20 years ago today.
The 20th anniversary of the landmark deal is being marked – here’s what’s in it.
Bertie Ahern and John Bruton reflect on their visits to the White House.
Ahern also questioned Micheál Martin’s criticism of the government.
Kate Hoey said that Ireland needed to be more positive about Brexit.
Rejoining Fianna Fáil would be the first hurdle an Ahern candidacy would have to overcome.
Martin said Ahern’s old cumman were ‘mischievous’ in sending the letter of request yesterday.
The former Taoiseach’s life was remembered in Dublin today.
He has reiterated his comments that there is no support for an Irexit.
Despite this, however, the former Taoiseach defended his government’s policies in the downturn.
He also said he wouldn’t mind rejoining Fianna Fáil and said the EU deal on Northern Ireland was no big deal.
Look who’s back on Kildare Street.
“The whole border issue is a nightmare for us,” the former Taoiseach said.
Sports-mad former taoiseach Bertie Ahern wanted to build a huge stadium in Abbottstown.
Sports-mad former taoiseach Bertie Ahern wanted to build a huge stadium in Abbottstown.
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