"Former taoiseach says a new generation has been told lies about his character and political life Hits out at Mahon Tribunal: 'Friends of mine gave money. Not any robbers or gangsters or crooks.' Ahern rules out running as an Independent because he's a "Fianna Fáiler" Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has ended his efforts to run in the presidential election, claiming his successor Micheál Martin is "anti" him."
"Mr Ahern has told supporters he does not want to run as an Independent, but he was very serious in his ambition to secure the Fianna Fáil nomination."
"'Friends of mine gave money. Not any robbers or gangsters or crooks.'"
Bertie Ahern ended his bid for the presidency and abandoned plans to run as an Independent. He had pursued the Fianna Fáil nomination and had been serious about securing it. He identified as a 'Fianna Fáiler' and ruled out standing outside the party. He attacked the Mahon Tribunal findings, insisting that friends gave money and denying any involvement with robbers, gangsters or crooks. He said a new generation had been told lies about his character and political life. He accused his successor Micheál Martin of being 'anti' him, which contributed to his decision not to proceed.
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