Bertie Ahern

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.

The timing of the bombings was clearly designed to wreak the greatest level of havoc and carnage. They are an read more

The timing of the bombings was clearly designed to wreak the greatest level of havoc and carnage. They are an attack on the democratic process and cannot be justified by any political cause.

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.

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,