The former taoiseach was keen to right a few ‘misconceptions’, despite withdrawing from the presidential race
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern with Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin at the party ard fheis last year. Photo: PA
Bertie Ahern will not be the next president, but it seems unlikely we have heard the last from the former taoiseach.
In a 35-minute audio message sent to supporters earlier this week, he made clear he wasn’t fearful of campaign questions about the Mahon Tribunal or the economic crash that followed the Celtic Tiger.