It was heart breakingly sad to reflect on someone so vibrant and alive, to die so young, aged only 51, writes Alison O’Connor.

Back in 1967, on April 11 to be precise, the then minister for finance delivered a very long and very remarkable budget speech. 

From electoral highs to ‘Mahon’umental lows, Bertie Ahern has managed to survive the political whirlwind that was 2007, writes Political Correspondent Shaun Connolly.

A protest will be staged outside Leinster House today as Sinn Féin launches its action week on health.