Bertie Ahern

was prepared to take risks for the peace process, risks to secure agreement and risks to implement it.

was prepared to take risks for the peace process, risks to secure agreement and risks to implement it.

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.

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.

It is our sincere wish that the Northern Ireland institutions be restored as soon as possible.

It is our sincere wish that the Northern Ireland institutions be restored as soon as possible.

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.