Ahern praised as 'most skillful politician' of his era

Outgoing Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was today praised as being the most skillful politician of his era by opponents and allies as they marked his last full day in the Dáil.

Some of the country’s most senior TDs paid tribute to Mr Ahern’s 11 years in power and to his skills as a negotiator and dedication to ending conflict in Northern Ireland.