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Former Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern stated that "too many" immigrants are coming into Ireland, expressing particular concern about African migrants. His comments were made in a video and have drawn attention to the immigration debate.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has stated he has 'zero' involvement with a crypto resort in Timor-Leste, despite being chairman of a company set to profit from it, whose developers include individuals indicted in the US.
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat became a great friend of former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and would ring him “in the middle of the night”, a Dáil committee heard on Tuesday afternoon.
Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern clarified his position on immigration and asylum seekers following the emergence of a recording where he expressed concerns about Africans.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has expressed his skepticism that Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch will secure a victory in the upcoming by-election for Dublin Central.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs that implementing a peace process is a 'key challenge' in any agreement designed to end violence.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has distanced Fianna Fáil from former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's recent comments on immigration, calling them 'not appropriate.' Ahern defended his remarks, made in a covertly recorded video, stating he was trying to de-escalate the situation and did not expect to be taped.
The two men were reflecting on how peace can be accomplished in the Middle East with Ahern and Adams agreeing on most things.