Taoiseach Rejects Ahern's Immigration Remarks
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has stated that Bertie Ahern's recent remarks on immigration do not reflect the views of the Fine Gael party, while Ahern expressed regret if anyone was offended but maintained the issues are real. Ahern defended his comments, emphasizing that he rejects racism but believes immigration should be openly discussed.
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Taoiseach says Bertie Ahern’s immigration remarks don’t reflect party’s views as FF Dublin candidate says comments ‘probably wrong’
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has reiterated his position that former party leader and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern did not reflect the views of his party.
Read full article →Comments on immigration 'not careful or polished' - Ahern
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has stood over views he expressed on immigration in a video posted on social media, but added he was wrong to signal out a particular group of people.
Read full article →Bertie Ahern regrets 'if anyone was offended' but says 'these are real issues' with immigration
The former Taoiseach said he shouldn’t have ‘singled out’ a group, but he was “trying to express something many people across the country are discussing openly”.
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