Ahern breaks his leg

FORMER Taoiseach Bertie Ahern fell down stairs yesterday and broke his leg.

Mr Ahern was admitted to the Mater Hospital for X-rays, which confirmed a fracture. He left the hospital in a cast and on crutches.

According to Fianna Fáil sources, while the injury was painful, Mr Ahern will be in attendance at crucial Dáil sessions during this testing post-budget time for the Government.