Bertie Ahern

Solicitor was shot dead in Belfast home in February 1989 by loyalist paramilitaries in attack found to have involved state collusion

Former taoiseach says joint work could be done informally outside of institutions created as a result of Belfast Agreement

Former taoiseach to publish his memoirs next year in a publishing deal reportedly involving a six-figure sum

We have an opportunity to learn from the very clear lessons of the past if we are to avoid a massive inquiry running for years

Former taoiseach speaks of obstacles to peace on 30th anniversary of IRA’s initial cessation of violence

Past experiences show that Government faces onerous task in getting to heart of what happened in schools such as Blackrock College

Members share their views on the constitutionality of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024

When the US president Bill Clinton used Baltimore Technologies ‘strong encryption’ service, it opened the way to much wider use of the technology

The new mayor of Limerick will have a job unlike any other in Ireland, with potential to strengthen local government and local democracy

Former taoiseach calls the upcoming mayoral election in Limerick a ‘mistake’, questioning powers of new office

Owners of rugby fan favourite the Chop House were in dispute with rugby body over rented home in Dublin 4

‘Hard yards’ required to demonstrate that unionists and their traditions would be respected, former taoiseach says in advance of New Ireland Commission event

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When it comes to housing, the world of Bertie Ahern compared with that of Simon Harris are radically different

Gerard Craughwell claims any arrangement allowing RAF interception in Irish airspace is unlawful and unconstitutional unless approved by Dáil and put to a referendum

It is true she was a very bad prime minister. But it’s also true she was never given a proper try. She was too weird, maybe she didn’t have enough friends, her ideas were too radical

Former taoiseach told reporters at Fianna Fáil ardfheis he believed Coalition would run for full term

Web Summit’s Lobbying Register absence; why Simon Harris won’t lodge in the Phoenix Park; and more bad news for EV drivers

Former taoiseach says ‘it’s essential to foster generosity and inclusivity’ at relatives association event

Mr Ahern said that the Government is ‘goosed’ if Simon Harris pushes Fine Gael’s agenda too much

Varadkar achieved much personally but leaves unfinished business in housing and health with limited electoral success for Fine Gael

Don't always take the advice of officials' and don't play into your opponents' hands - here's what the Taoiseach can learn from his predecessor

Some of Bruton’s admirers think his role in the peace process has been unduly neglected

Government Bruton led can reasonably claim to have played important roles in resolving the two great failures of the independent Irish State

Leo Varadkar says former Fine Gael leader ‘one of the reasons I became involved in politics’

State papers: Newly-released files show how the signatories to the Belfast Agreement came to view it as the least worst option

State papers: Justice minister sought ‘pre-emptive round-up’ of 150 dissident republicans

Having helped pave the way for the Downing Street Declaration and peace in Northern Ireland, the former Labour leader is wary of being seen to preach to generations with no memory of the Troubles

Former taoiseach to speak at event at Derry’s Guildhall by video link

Loyalists and republicans were opposed to the SDLP leader’s efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement in Northern Ireland, as these extracts from a new book by Stephen Walker show

Outside investors did not distinguish between North and South, tourism conference heard

In Northern Ireland, most students never study the Troubles while the education offered in the South is patchy

‘Extraordinary’ that Rishi Sunak’s government is pursuing legislation, says Bertie Ahern

Smaller constituencies could allow better balance between Dáil and local work, former Taoiseach says

Victims campaigner seeking a judicial review arguing the Bill is a breach of his rights

Comments come after thousands sing ‘Ooh, ah, up the Ra’ during Wolfe Tones’ Electric Picnic performance

House in Farmleigh Estate, refurbished for use as taoiseach’s residence by OPW, rarely used by office holders

Priest, economist and campaigner Dr Seán Healy delivers a parting shot at the Government as he retires from his role at the head of independent think-tank Social Justice Ireland

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