Ahern to retire from politics

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has confirmed that he will not be contesting the next general election and is retiring from politics.

Ahern to retire from politics
Thu, 30 Dec, 2010 - 20:58

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has confirmed that he will not be contesting the next general election and is retiring from politics.

Mr Ahern - who quit as Taoiseach in 2008 - had previously indicated the 30th Dáil would be the last he would contest.

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