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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.

Ep 1945: Foundation of the peace process strong enough to withstand the loss of Jeffrey Donaldson.

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joins Eamon to talk about the impact of Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation as leader of the DUP, the price of uniting Ireland, and challenges facing Simon Harris as he takes over as Taoiseach.

Ep 1691: The Price of Peace - Bertie Ahern on the Good Friday Agreement

FormerTaoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon about the Good Friday Agreement.

Ep 1600: Irish Times United Ireland Poll - Rishi Sunak must confront right wing Tories to make progress on the Irish question

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joins Eamon to talk about the recent Irish Times Ipsos poll on how people across the island of Ireland think about a united Ireland.

Ep 1425: With Intense Negotiations By All Parties NI Protocol Issues Can Be Resolved

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon about last week's Assembly Election results and the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Ep 1082: Boris Must Do More to Preserve the Good Friday Agreement

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon about the political fallout from the recent riots in Belfast.

Ep 1037: Europe’s Border Blunder Exploited by Boris and DUP

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon.

Ep 941: Cummings Departure and Biden Victory May Get Brexit Done

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon about Brexit developments.

Ep 866: Boris's Brexit – Bad for Britain, Bad for Ireland, Bad for Europe

Bertie Ahern joins Eamon to discuss the British government's latest efforts to negotiate a deal with the EU, and the impact of the controversial Internal Markets Bill.

Ep 635: All to play for, but economics will decide – Bertie Ahern on the election

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon about political messaging, potential coalitions, and the prospects for the North.

Ep 535: Bertie Ahern on Brexit – Win or lose for Boris, the real challenges lie ahead

The former Taoiseach discusses the Withdrawal Agreement with Eamon.

Ep 497: Bertie Ahern on Brexit – In a dangerous time, the next two weeks are vital

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joins Eamon to discuss the latest news in the Brexit saga.

Ep 464: "I'm a bit frightened" – Bertie Ahern on Brexit

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to Eamon.

Ep 380: Brexit - Mistake after Mistake

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joins Eamon to discuss Brexit, the major mistakes made by Theresa May and the British political establishment, the threat of a hard border, and much more.

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.

Ep 109: Bertie Ahern on Brexit

Eamon is joined by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern who discusses Brexit, the perils of negotiating with a divided British government, and why Leo Varadkar must use Ireland's veto.