"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."
"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."
Bertie Ahern will not be the next president after withdrawing from the presidential race. The former taoiseach sent a 35-minute audio message to supporters earlier in the week. He used the message to correct several perceived misconceptions about his record. He directly addressed past controversies, including the Mahon Tribunal. He also confronted questions about the economic crash that followed the Celtic Tiger. He stated he was not fearful of campaign scrutiny on these topics. He indicated that, despite withdrawal, continued public engagement remains possible and that further commentary from him is likely.
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