Bertie Ahern
Bertie Ahern
Patrick Bartholomew "Bertie" Ahernis a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as Taoiseach of Ireland from 26 June 1997 to 7 May 2008...
Bertie Ahern quotes about
disaster people
I would be a disaster, to put it at its mildest, if any of the institutions were to slide. I think people need to think very, very hard,
weapons
We must look to the day when loyalist weapons are removed from the equation,
basis peace permanent possible strongest
We have the strongest possible basis for permanent peace in Ireland, such as has never before been experienced in our history,
the best, the most skillful, the most devious and the most cunning.
again cannot opportunity quite talk therefore time work
They may not have an opportunity again for quite some time if they cannot make it work on this occasion. It is time therefore to talk and it's time to agree.
ability degree depend economic future generate knowledge large societies strive today vibrant
As we strive today to become one of the most vibrant knowledge societies in the world, our future economic development will depend to a large degree on our ability to generate new knowledge and to innovate,
acceptable deal fall issues means
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.
grown meeting men relations
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.
afford cannot prolonged sitting time
This is not a time for sitting back. It's not a time for complacency. We cannot afford a prolonged stalemate.
ireland northern restored sincere soon wish
It is our sincere wish that the Northern Ireland institutions be restored as soon as possible.
chapter close difficult finally historic landmark peace relieved
It's a landmark development. It's of real historic significance. We are enormously relieved that we can finally close this difficult chapter of the peace process.
coming days forward move together transfer vital
It is vital that we move forward together in the coming days as the transfer of sovereignty approaches,
area known views
This is an area in which our views are well known to the U.S. government,
accept colleagues expressed great happy information last minister night portugal prime share spoke support tribute wish
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.