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Ep 293: Bertie Ahern on Brexit

After a hugely significant week in UK politics, Eamon is joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to discuss Brexit, the potential impact it might have on Ireland, and why the focus needs to shift from the technicalities of any potential deal to the practicalities for the people it will affect.

Published: 13/12/2018

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Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern is the former leader of the Fianna Fáil party and Taoiseach of Ireland from 1997-2008. He was one of the key architects of the Good Friday Agreement.