Bertie Ahern Clarifies Immigration Stance After Controversial Remarks
Former Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern faced criticism for controversial comments about immigration, specifically mentioning 'Africans.' He subsequently clarified his position, stating he has no problem with asylum seekers.
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Ex-Irish PM Ahern clarifies immigration stance after 'I worry about Africans' recording
Bertie Ahern says he did not know he was being recorded after a video emerged of him discussing African and Muslim immigrants into Ireland.
Read full article →Ahern has 'no problem' with asylum seekers amid criticism
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he has "no problem with people who come to Ireland through the visa and asylum systems" after he was criticised for making "vile and odious" comments on immigration in a video circulating on social media.
Read full article →Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Read full article →Ex-Irish PM Ahern clarifies immigration stance after ‘I worry about Africans’ recording
Former taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern has said he has no issue with people who come to Ireland "through the visa and asylum systems" after facing criticism over comments he made on immigration in a video.
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