Bertie Ahern rejoins Fianna Fáil after quitting party more than 10 years ago

Despite his previous experience and position, Mr Ahern will serve one year as a 'provisional member' and will not have voting rights

Berti Ahern resigned from the party in 2012 before Micheál Martin moved to expel him following the publication of the Mahon Tribunal report.

Bertie Ahern is back in Fianna Fáil after leaving the party more than a 10 years ago. 

Mr Ahern resigned from the party in 2012 before Micheál Martin moved to expel him following the publication of the Mahon Tribunal report.