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31 May

Munster Express Online » Archive » Atonement priest calls for new …

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on munster-express.ie

Fr Michael Mernagh accused Bertie Ahern's Government of “talking out of a particular mindset which didn't have the needs of victims before them”.... Continue reading »

Gerry the Prod « Splintered Sunrise

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on splinteredsunrise.wordpress.com

Bertie Ahern, sleekit weasel though he is, may yet be done – in fact he'll have to be, if the astronomical cost of the Mahon tribunal is to be justified. And so it is with Frank the Canary. Not that Frank can complain about his …... Continue reading »

23 May

The words of Bertie Ahern | The Hoff - Seamus Whelehan

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on corkmedia.net

Posted: 21 May 2009 03:11 AM PDT One of things overlooked yesterday when the report came out was the recommendation of the commission. The report.... Continue reading »

17 May

Iris Eoghanaigh: 'Vótáil DUP, a haon, 'dó, trí'

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on eoghanach.blogspot.com

Fiú an tIar-Thaoiseach Bertie Ahern, sílimse go ndúirt sé ar na mallaibh go mbeadh móramh aontachtach de dhíth sula mbeadh Éire Aontaithe ann. Agus níl creidiúint ar bith fágtha ag aon fhocal atá scríofa i gComhaontú Aoine an Chéasta, …... Continue reading »

26 Apr

E voting - Dublin.ie Forums

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on dublin.ie/forums

Is the reason they waited so long to scrap them because all the ministers involved have now moved on to different portfollieo's ie Martin Cullen/Bertie Ahern. 2. If it was based on a european system why did they not just copy the system ... Continue reading »

25 Apr

Shabby Celtic tigers - Paul Krugman Blog - NYTimes.com

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on krugman.blogs.nytimes.com

Paul, what you’re not understanding here is that Ireland is ‘just like us’ because ideology-driven American Reaganite ‘advisors’ were crawling all over Ireland in the 1990s, pushing Bertie Ahern’s conservative government to make the ... Continue reading »

Joe Higgins Euro Election Campaign Launched

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on joehiggins.eu

He frequently challenged the then Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, on a wide range of issues including land speculation and profiteering in the housing market, Government support for the invasion and occupation of Iraq and in defence of ... Continue reading »

24 Apr

Friends like these!! « Machholz’s Blog

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on machholz.wordpress.com

Bertie Ahern got into high office because he was loyal to his predecessor Charlie. Now we have Brian who has received his thank you from Bertie .This kind of hand over is rife all over the country .It has always being who you know and ... Continue reading »

Views from the Emerald Isle: Erin Go Broke

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on inishtrahoull.blogspot.com

When Taoiseach Bertie Ahern declared his resignation on April 2nd, 2008, Cowen was elected unopposed as the new leader of Fianna Fáil on April 9th. On May 7th, 2008 Dáil Eireann elected him Taoiseach. He leads a coalition government ... Continue reading »

29 Mar

The Irish Chronical: Outrage Over 'Disgusting Portrait'

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on irishchronical.blogspot.com

Other members of the public claimed that Bertie Ahern could be seen in the portrait. Some went so far as to say that Liam Lawlor was clearly visible. “I ran outside and puked my lunch up on the street,” said one man. ... Continue reading »

Riemann's Cut: The Brian Cowen Paintings

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on gammagoblin.blogspot.com

I'd love to say “Fuck Cowen and his ugly fucking rubbery lips” I'd love to, but I'd feel bad because we all know that its Bertie Ahern that should have been in the paintings. That cunt got away scott free. There is one thing I would ... Continue reading »

Irish Prime Minister Fears Naked Truth | Top Stories from 2009-03 …

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on russiatoday.com/Top_News.html

Brian Cowan has had a far from happy tenure as Taoiseach since he assumed power after the resignation of predecessor Bertie Ahern in May 2008. In his time as leader, Ireland has regressed from one of Europe’s best economic performers to ... Continue reading »

The Poor Mouth: Conor Casby hands over more works

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on thepoormouth.blogspot.com

The other works that Mr Casby gave to detectives are said to be in similar vein and feature Bertie Ahern, Mr Cowen's predecessor, and Michael McDowell, the former Justice Minister. Mr Casby's efforts may have found little favour with ... Continue reading »

Nothing To Do With Arbroath: Biffo on the Bog artist hands more …

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on arbroath.blogspot.com

The other works that Mr Casby gave to detectives are said to be in similar vein and feature Bertie Ahern, Mr Cowen's predecessor, and Michael McDowell, the former Justice Minister. It also emerged that, in spite of his denial, ... Continue reading »

04 Mar

LETTERS & CONTRIBUTIONS « Frankgallagher’s Weblog

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on frankgallagher.wordpress.com

Charlie Haughey told us we were living beyond our means, Bertie Ahern told us nothing, not even the name of the horses he backed. Brian Cowan tell us we have a strong economy and the other one Laurel oops sorry Brian Lenihan appeals to ... Continue reading »

Skin Flicks: The Celtic Tiger disease

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on skinflicks.blogspot.com

The word that Bertie Ahern once risibly sought to claim. Socialism, the big boogyman, the dangerous ideology that would destroy our society. How did we not see this 'reds under the bed' nonsense for what it is the SECOND time they ... Continue reading »

Ocean FM » FF cllrs threatened to resign over breast cancer services

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on oceanfm.ie

Clr Colleary told the meeting that the Fianna Fail councillors had “signed off” to resign their positions, and the then Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, of their intentions. It is believed this occurred in November, 2007, at the height of the ... Continue reading »

15 Feb

Conor's Commentary: The death of Fianna Fail?

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on conorfryan.blogspot.com

Fianna Fail always had a dodgier reputation, exacerbated by Charlie Haughey's appalling corruption, but it had also become the natural party of government, a position recently crystallised by Bertie Ahern's decade in power. ... Continue reading »

Jason O Mahony » Blog Archive » Why are FF surprised at the …

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on jasonomahony.ie

It was extraordinary that the director of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement needed another 20 staff when he already had 36, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil. Mr Ahern said that the director, ... Continue reading »

Munster Express Online » Archive » Attack on Bertie Ahern

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on munster-express.ie

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was jostled by protesters so his speaking engagement at NUI Galway had to be cancelled.... Continue reading »

SAOIRSE32 :: Northern Bank raid ‘big boss’ is named :: February …

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on saoirse32.blogsome.com

The allegation against Phil Flynn, a former chairman of the Bank of Scotland (Ireland) and a one-time adviser to ex-taoiseach Bertie Ahern, was made by Ted Cunningam. Big Boss:allegation that Phil Flynn, former chairman of the Bank of ... Continue reading »

13 Feb

Primal Sneeze » Blog Archive » More State money for the Catholic …

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on primalsneeze.com

The same religion whose priests raped the children of this country and whose victims Bertie Ahern made sure the taxpayer would pay the bulk of the compensation to. On Wednesday she announced the publication of a report ... Continue reading »

politicalbetting.com » Blog Archive » What’s this supposed to be …

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on politicalbetting.com

More proof that Bertie Ahern, just like his old friend Blair, bailed out at exactly the right time! by The Watcher February 12th, 2009 at 11:15 pm. 8. Or rather painful to watch :). Prescott was never going to be a good choice though ... Continue reading »

08 Jan

An Druma Mór: Tony Gregory - slán a chara

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on andrumamornuacht.blogspot.com

Bhí Gearóid Mac Adaim, John Gormley, Enda Ó Cionnaith, Bertie Ahern, agus Eamon Gilmore ar chuid eile acu sin a bhí sa slua. Ach taobh ar taobh leis na maithe móra bhí an gnáthphobal, na daoine sin a sheas Tony Gregory leo agus a sheas ... Continue reading »


Who is Bertie Ahern?

Party: Fianna Fáil

Constituency: Dublin Central

Patrick Bartholomew “Bertie” Ahern is an Irish politician who has been the tenth Taoiseach of Ireland since 26 June 1997. He is head of the coalition government led by his Fianna Fáil party and includes the Green Party and the Progressive Democrats, with the support of independent TDs.

Ahern has been a Teachta Dála (TD) since 1977 and he represents the constituency of Dublin Central. He served in the governments of Charles Haughey and Albert Reynolds as Minister for Labour (1987–1991) and Minister for Finance (1991–1994). He also served briefly as Tánaiste after the break-up of Albert Reynolds’ coalition government. In 1994 he was elected sixth leader of Fianna Fáil.

-Excerpt from Wikipedia page for Bertie Ahern

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