Ahern lauded for EU role success

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern received warm applause and congratulations from Dáil colleagues yesterday as he signed off as EU President.

Deemed a hugely successful six months for Mr Ahern and Ireland, the Irish tenure included the successful enlargement of the European Union from 15 to 25, the agreement of a constitution for Europe and the selection of a new president of the European Commission.

Speaking in the Dáil yesterday, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny said Mr Ahern’s achievements were something to be proud of.