Bertie Ahern
Bartholomew Patrick "Bertie" Ahern is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served as Taoiseach from 1997 to 2008, and as Leader of Fianna Fáil from 1994 to 2008. A Teachta Dála (TD) from 1977 to 2011, he served as Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 1997. He was also Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1986 to 1987, Tánaiste from November to December 1994, and Minister for Finance from 1991 to 1994.
Background
- Born in
- Drumcondra
- Educated at
- Dublin Institute of TechnologySt. Aidan's C.B.S.
- Awards
- 🏆 Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights🏆 Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany🏆 Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas🏆 Golden Plate Award
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1951
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