Gordon Brown: Ahern an 'outstanding statesman'

British prime minster Gordon Brown said the soon-to-depart Taoiseach Mr Ahern had been an “outstanding statesman”.

British prime minister Gordon Brown said the soon-to-depart Taoiseach Bertie Ahern had been an “outstanding statesman”.

He said: “I heard with great regret the news today of Bertie Ahern’s decision to stand down next month as Taoiseach.