"The former taoiseach was keen to right a few 'misconceptions', despite withdrawing from the presidential race Bertie Ahern will not be the next president, but it seems unlikely we have heard the last from the former taoiseach. In a 35-minute audio message sent to supporters earlier this week, he made clear he wasn't fearful of campaign questions about the Mahon Tribunal or the economic crash that followed the Celtic Tiger."
"The former taoiseach was keen to right a few 'misconceptions', despite withdrawing from the presidential race Bertie Ahern will not be the next president, but it seems unlikely we have heard the last from the former taoiseach. In a 35-minute audio message sent to supporters earlier this week, he made clear he wasn't fearful of campaign questions about the Mahon Tribunal or the economic crash that followed the Celtic Tiger. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news"
Bertie Ahern withdrew from the presidential race but indicated he remained politically engaged and unlikely to be finished in public life. He sought to right misconceptions in a 35-minute audio message sent to supporters earlier in the week. He made clear he was not fearful of campaign scrutiny over the Mahon Tribunal or his role in the economic crash that followed the Celtic Tiger. The communication framed his withdrawal as distinct from an end to public contribution and aimed to confront questions about accountability and performance. Supporters received the message as a clarification of past controversies and a signal of possible future involvement.
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