Bertie Ahern has had the unique distinction in modern Irish politics of being the first person in over sixty years to have been elected to that office on three successive occasions.

About Bertie Ahern

He was first elected to the Dáil (Parliament) in 1977 for the constituency of Dublin-Finglas and has represented Dublin Central since 1981. He was Minister for Labour from March 1987 to November 1991 and was appointed Minister for Finance on three separate occasions from November 1991 to December 1994.

He was first elected to the Dáil (Parliament) in 1977 for the constituency of Dublin-Finglas and has represented Dublin Central since 1981. He was Minister for Labour from March 1987 to November 1991 and was appointed Minister for... more>

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Ahern reads declaration at the international conference on the Basque conflict in San Sebastian
Created On : 2011-10-18 15:19:08

DECLARATION We have come to the Basque Country today because we believe it is time to end, and it is possible to end, the last armed confrontation in Europe. We believe this can now be achieved, with the support of citizens and their political representatives, as well as the support of Eur...

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Speech at the Palace of the Provincial Government San Sebastian
Created On : 2011-05-17 08:47:59

Remarks by Mr. Bertie Ahern At the Palace of the Provincial Government, San Sebastian, April 2011 Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for your warm welcome and for your kind invitation to talk to you this evening. It is a great pleasure to be here in the Basque Country home to one of Euro...

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