Bertie Ahern says people shouldn't 'get themselves in a knot' over his loyalism comments

Unionists have reacted angrily to former taoiseach's comment that people in 'East Belfast and in the ghettos and in the areas where you’re likely to get trouble' did not understand the Brexit trade agreement

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been called on by politicians in the North to apologise for comments he made on Thursday about the Northern protocol. 

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said people should not "get themselves in a knot" over his comments on loyalism.

Mr Ahern had been called on by politicians in the North to apologise for comments he made on Thursday about the Northern protocol.