Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern is the former Prime Minister, or Taoiseach, of Ireland. Ahern was the youngest person ever to assume the office when he was elected at age 45.BBC News: Profile Bertie Ahern (October 3. 2006)

Prime Minister Ahern has been accused of accepting money for political favors. He stepped down as prime minister stating that the controversy was affecting his ability to govern Ireland, although he denied any wrongdoing. Ahern maintains that he had nothing to fear from the investigation because he did nothing improper.Guardian Unlimited: Ahern in Spotlight... (September 2, 2006)

While separated, but not divorced, from his wife, Ahern had a long term relationship with Celia Larkin. Larkin has also been mentioned as part of the investigation into Ahern's alleged financial irregularities.Irish Times: Celia Larkin Bought House...

"The most skillful, the most devious, the most cunning of them all"—Charles HaugheyBBC News: Profile: Bertie Ahern (May 12, 2004)

"I have done nothing improper. I have done no wrong and wronged no one"—Bertie AhernIrish Times: 'I Have Done Nothing Improper (September 14, 2007)

"I know that some people will feel that some aspects of my finances are unusual..."—Bertie AhernThe World Today: Irish PM Bertie Ahern resigns (April 3, 2008)

1. First Fianna Fáil leader since Eamon de Valera to win three terms in officeRTE: End of an Era: Bertie Ahern
2. Gives up Bass Ale each year during Lent.CNN.com: Bertie Ahern
3. Father of novelist Cecelia AhernReuters: Some facts about Irish PM Bertie Ahern (April 2, 2008)
4. Father of Georgina Ahern Byrne who is married to musician Nicky ByrneReuters: Some facts about Irish PM Bertie Ahern (April 2, 2008)