Little evidence of heave against Taoiseach

DID he jump or was he pushed?

It is the inevitable question that follows the resignation of a leader. Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is not gone yet, of course, but by naming his departure date yesterday, it raised instant speculation as to the reasons for his decision.

Mr Ahern himself insisted: “This is solely a personal decision.” He added that the decision had not been influenced by the “most recent events at the tribunal”.