Former senator and Bertie Ahern ally Chris Wall has died

A close friend and ally of Bertie Ahern and part of the so-called 'Drumcondra mafia', the team which contributed to the former Taoiseach's political success, he was appointed to the Seanad as a Taoiseach's nominee

Chris Wall was a close friend and ally of Bertie Ahern. Picture: Rollingnews.ie

Former senator and member of Bertie Ahern's kitchen cabinet, Chris Wall has died.

Mr Wall was a member of the Fianna Fáil National Executive for many years and Life Vice President of Athletics Ireland.