Tea Shock, Bertie, Ahem

Bertie Ahern will step down as Ireland's prime minister on May 6 to fight corruption allegations that have dogged his final term in office and risk tarnishing his legacy of helping deliver 'the treaty establishing a constitution for europe' (Lisbon treaty)



With little change expected in overall policy direction, the first task facing his likely successor, Finance Minister and fellow Fianna Fail party member Brian Cowen, will be to secure a "yes" vote in a referendum when Irish voters will determine the fate of the European Union's reform treaty.

I know in my heart of hearts he has done everything wrong
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