Joy for Bertie as Georgina to have baby

FROM Teflon Taoiseach to doting grandad.

Bertie Ahern, who’s kissed more than his fair share of babies on the campaign trail, might be able to get a little hands-on practice in ahead of next year’s election after his eldest daughter, Georgina, confirmed she and her husband, Westlife’s Nicky Byrne, are expecting their first child next summer.

A public relations firm issued a one-line statement on behalf of the couple yesterday morning stating: “Nicky and Georgina Byrne are delighted to announce that they are expecting their first child next summer.”