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30 August 2008 01:39 BST

Bertie Ahern to officially step down today

Tuesday, 06 May 2008 10:27
Ireland's prime minister Bertie Ahern will officially step down today
Ireland's prime minister Bertie Ahern will officially step down today.

Mr Ahern, 56, will hand over his seal of office to Irish president Mary McAleese amid damaging allegations of financial irregularities.

The prime minister announced his surprise resignation in April as pressure grew over an investigation by an anti-corruption tribunal.

Mr Ahern has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in relation to the allegations.

"I have never received a corrupt payment and I have never done anything to dishonour any office I have held. I know in my heart of hearts that I have done no wrong and wronged no one," he said at the time.

Finance minister Brian Cowen will succeed Mr Ahern after a nomination in the lower house of parliament, the Dali, tomorrow.

Mr Ahern was elected taoiseach (prime minister), in 1997 and went on to win three successive general elections as the head of a coalition government.End of story


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