Ahern warns new cabinet to work hard to tackle challenges

FORMER taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday warned the new cabinet would have to work hard with problems and challenges ahead for the country.

Speaking at his last function at the Arbour Hill 1916 commemoration, Mr Ahern also said he had given many top ministers their first big break.

Arriving shortly before President Mary McAleese, Mr Ahern was given his last salute by members of the Defence Forces.