Best news this country has had for a while, this man is as corrupt as they come and was only a matter of time before the truth came out.
Taoiseach will leave office on 6 May
Wednesday, 2 April 2008 11:16
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Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has announced that he will tender his resignation to President Mary McAleese on 6 May.
In an emotional speech and surrounded by his Government colleagues, Mr Ahern expressed thanks to his supporters over more than three decades served in the corridors of power
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He said his announcement was solely motivated by what is in the best interests of the people and said recent developments had not motivated his decision.
He insisted he had never put personal interest above the public good.
During the statement at Government buildings, the Taoiseach stressed that he had never received a corrupt payment.
He said he had been humbled with the great responsibility of leading nation and expressed his belief that all levels of Irish society had seen their well being improved in the period when he served as Taoiseach.
Mr Ahern said it was an extraordinary honour to be elected as Taoiseach and gave his thanks to his Fianna Fáil colleagues.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0402/ahernb.html
Taoiseach will leave office on 6 May
Wednesday, 2 April 2008 11:16
Click here to watch or listen to reaction live.
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has announced that he will tender his resignation to President Mary McAleese on 6 May.
In an emotional speech and surrounded by his Government colleagues, Mr Ahern expressed thanks to his supporters over more than three decades served in the corridors of power
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He said his announcement was solely motivated by what is in the best interests of the people and said recent developments had not motivated his decision.
He insisted he had never put personal interest above the public good.
During the statement at Government buildings, the Taoiseach stressed that he had never received a corrupt payment.
He said he had been humbled with the great responsibility of leading nation and expressed his belief that all levels of Irish society had seen their well being improved in the period when he served as Taoiseach.
Mr Ahern said it was an extraordinary honour to be elected as Taoiseach and gave his thanks to his Fianna Fáil colleagues.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0402/ahernb.html