Bertie Ahern says there are 'too many' immigrants coming into Ireland in social media video

Former taoiseach filmed during Dublin Central canvass discussing immigration, Muslims, and border controls with local voter

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said in the video recorded without his knowledge that "the ones I worry about are the Africans".

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has suggested that there are “too many” immigrants and that Ireland “can’t be taking in people from the Congo”.

A video, which appeared to be taken during a by-election canvass in Dublin Central, was shared on social media following a conversation between the former Fianna Fáil leader and a woman at a doorstep.