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Article: Bertie Ahern: A Strong Voice on Northern Ireland
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- November 29, 1994
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Patrick Farrelly
Irish Voice
11-29-1994
Bertie Ahern: A Strong Voice on Northern Ireland?.
During the tumultuous years of 1981-82 when the Fianna Fail government of Charles Haughey limped from one political scandal to another, the embattled Taoiseach (Prime Minister) would often call on his subordinates to go bat for him on radio and television. Usually those misfortunate enough to be chosen were unequal to the task and resorted to spluttering about media conspiracies against "The Boss," as Haughey was fondly known to his followers.
Bertie Ahern was often called upon. With a pained expression, Ahern would support "The Boss," against all-comers. The impression created was not of a hack ...