Bertie Ahern eyes up Áras bid amid talk of rejoining Fianna Fáil

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has long harboured ambitions to become President. Picture: Maxwell's

Supporters of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern have been canvassing opinions about him in preparation for the next Presidential election.

Supporters of Mr Ahern, as well as other Fianna Fáil activists, have been canvassing leading figures in north Dublin sporting and community groups to “gauge reaction” to his potential candidacy when Michael D Higgins retires from the role.