President rumours are 'disrespectful' SAYS BERTIE AHERN
Irish Daily Mirror|March 03, 2023
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FERGHAL BLANEY
President rumours are 'disrespectful' SAYS BERTIE AHERN

BERTIE Ahern has claimed speculation he will run for president is "disrespectful" to Michael D Higgins.

The former three-time Taoiseach sparked rumours he was considering a tilt at the top job after he rejoined Fianna Fail last month following an 11-year hiatus.

But the former leader said he is a "huge supporter" of Mr Higgins and hasn't decided if he'll run in any election race.

Mr Ahern was speaking on the UK-based News Agents podcast.

This story is from the March 03, 2023 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.

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