Calls for Bertie Ahern to be readmitted to Fianna Fáil

In 2012, Mr Ahern resigned from Fianna Fáil in the wake of the Mahon Tribunal ahead of current Taoiseach Micheál Martin expelling him from the party

Donegal senator Niall Blaney called on Fianna Fáil to act in a spirit of inclusivity in terms of Bertie Ahern’s contribution in achieving peace in 1998. Picture: Maxwells

Fianna Fáil should allow former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern back into the party, a private meeting of TDs and senators has heard.

During a contribution at the weekly parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday night, a discussion was heard about planning for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement next year and how the party needs to “own it”.