Ahern returns to international stage with peacemaker role

BERTIE Ahern edged back into the international limelight as he took up a global peacemaking role.

The former Taoiseach has been appointed to the World Economic Forum’s council on negotiation and conflict resolution in a move seen as aiding his ambitions to secure a top post at the United Nations or European Union.

Other figures invited to join the prestigious group include former US President Jimmy Carter, as well as ex-US senator George Mitchell and former Finland President Marti Ahtisaari who both helped in the Northern peace process along with Mr Ahern.