Bertie Ahern

It is vital that we move forward together in the coming days as the transfer of sovereignty approaches,

It is vital that we move forward together in the coming days as the transfer of sovereignty approaches,

very significant and an historic statement.

very significant and an historic statement.

A comprehensive deal is a comprehensive deal, which means all issues are addressed by everyone. Otherwise, it's a piecemeal deal. read more

A comprehensive deal is a comprehensive deal, which means all issues are addressed by everyone. Otherwise, it's a piecemeal deal. ... It is not acceptable that we should fall short.

This is not good. The meeting was bad. Relations were bad. It was very hostile, even bitter... I don't like read more

This is not good. The meeting was bad. Relations were bad. It was very hostile, even bitter... I don't like to see grown men bickering.

I spoke to Jose Manuel last night and was happy to share this information with him. It is a great read more

I spoke to Jose Manuel last night and was happy to share this information with him. It is a great tribute to the prime minister and to Portugal that colleagues have expressed such support for him and wish to see him accept this appointment.