Bertie Ahern
11th Taoiseach of Ireland from 1997 to 2008
Bartholomew Patrick "Bertie" Ahern (Irish: Pádraig Parthalán Ó hEachthairn; born 12 September 1951, Dublin[1]) is a former Taoiseach of Ireland leader of Fianna Fáil, the Irish Republic's largest political party. He oversaw the largest economic expansion in Irish history and was important in making the Good Friday Agreement.
Bertie Ahern | |
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Taoiseach | |
In office 26 June 1997 – 7 May 2008 | |
President | Mary Robinson Mary McAleese |
Tánaiste | Mary Harney Michael McDowell Brian Cowen |
Preceded by | John Bruton |
Succeeded by | Brian Cowen |
Teachta Dála | |
In office 16 June 1977 – February 2011 | |
Constituency | Dublin Central Dublin Finglas (1977–1981) |
Personal details | |
Born | Drumcondra, Ireland | 12 September 1951
Nationality | Irish |
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Spouse(s) | Miriam Kelly (Separated in 1992) |
Children | Georgina and Cecelia |
Alma mater | Dublin Institute of Technology |
Profession | Accounts clerk, subsequently full time public representative. |
Website | The Office of Bertie Ahern |
References
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