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Bertie Ahern rejoins Fianna Fail a decade after quitting party

The former Taoiseach resigned before there were moves to expel him from Fianna Fail. However, it appears a rehabilitation is now on the cards and there were rumours in Leinster House that ‘the Bert’ could even revitalise his ambitions to run for President, as soon as 2025.

Irish Mirror

Former Irish premier rejoins political party more than 10 years after quitting

Fianna Fail confirmed they had received a membership application from Bertie Ahern which the party had accepted.

The Independent UK

Bertie Ahern rejoins Fianna Fail after 11 year hiatus

The former Taoiseach recently applied to return to the party and his application was accepted

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Can DUP be brought in from the cold to end Northern Ireland protocol row?

Party has set conditions for a deal but former taoiseach Bertie Ahern says solution is ‘not rocket science’

The Guardian - UK

Protocol row ‘isn’t rocket science’, says ex-taoiseach in call for solution

Bertie Ahern was speaking at the Northern Ireland Committee at Westminster on Monday.

The Independent UK

Solving Northern Ireland Brexit dispute not rocket science, Bertie Ahern says

Former taoiseach tells Commons committee that UK, EU and DUP need to ditch red lines to make lasting deal

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair warned NI peace talks would ‘lose all credibility’ without progress

At a meeting in July 1997, Bertie Ahern told his British counterpart the Irish Government was not in the business of ‘dragging out the process’.

The Independent UK

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Bertie Ahern called for end of rubber bullets in Ireland ‘to pressure British’

The revelation emerged in communiques between the then taoiseach and the Department of Defence in 1997.

The Independent UK

Hopes NI Protocol problems can be fixed 'ahead of Good Friday Agreement anniversary'

Ahern said he was hopeful the anniversary of the agreement will be able to be celebrated in April with a deal on the outstanding protocol issues met.

The National (Scotland)

NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark – Ahern

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he understands that unionists and loyalists have concerns about the constitutional position.

The Independent UK

'Sad day' for Northern Ireland as it faces snap election after missing deadline

IT'S a “sad day” for the people of Northern Ireland as they face another election which will "solve and do nothing", a…

The National (Scotland)

‘Sad day’ for people of Northern Ireland as they face another election – Ahern

The former Taoiseach said an election will not ‘change a damn thing’ because the Northern Ireland Protocol is not even on the agenda.

The Independent UK

Over €150,000 spent providing secretarial support to two former taoisigh

The Department of the Taoiseach has been paying around €12,700 each month for secretarial assistance to Bertie Ahern and Enda Kenny

Irish Mirror

Border poll would not have a ‘hope in hell’ of passing, says Bertie Ahern

The former Irish premier appeared before an Irish parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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Bertie Ahern critical of Truss as she departs as British PM

Mr Ahern said he hopes whoever becomes the next prime minister will take a ‘proactive’ approach to the talks with the EU.

Dublin Live

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern enjoys last Garth Brooks gig in Croke Park

The Drumcondra man was one of thousands of excited fans at the gig

Dublin Live

Taoiseach confirms he had secret talks with Bertie Ahern for a year

The party leader who left in disgrace could be welcomed back with open arms

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin says he is open to seeing Bertie Ahern return to Fianna Fail

Mr Ahern resigned from Fianna Fail in 2012 after the Mahon Tribunal

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The Guardian - UK

‘Not rocket science’: Bertie Ahern urges UK to return to Brexit talks

Architect of Good Friday agreement says he doesn’t want Northern Ireland ‘to be part of blame game’

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern working behind scenes in UK-EU Brexit deadlock

Northern Ireland minister Conor Burns thanks architects of peace deal who have been helping to get UK and EU back to table

Irish Mirror

Bertie Ahern says 'time will tell' when it comes to Liz Truss' performance as UK Prime Minister

He also said that who she picks for Northern Ireland Secretary will be 'absolutely crucial'

The Independent UK

Lord Trimble receives the respect in death he deserved in life, funeral told

Politicians from across the political divide gathered at Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church for the service for the former Ulster Unionist leader.

The Independent UK

Political leaders and other dignitaries to gather for David Trimble’s funeral

The 77-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner died last week following an illness.

The Independent UK

Books of condolence open for tributes to ‘architect of peace’ Lord Trimble

Lord Trimble, who jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize along with late SDLP leader John Hume, died on Monday following an illness.

Belfast Live

Bill Clinton hails David Trimble for helping to bring peace to Northern Ireland

"A leader of courage, vision, and principle whose lifetime of service helped bring peace to Northern Ireland"

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