Bertie Ahern, the former Taoiseach of Ireland, has rejoined the Fianna Fail party.
The move comes 11 years after he resigned from the party following the Mahon Tribunal. Fianna Fail confirmed earlier today that Mr Ahern submitted a membership application and it had been accepted.
His return to the party comes as speculation surrounds a possible attempt at a Presidential run in the 2025 elections. In the first year of his party membership he will have no votings rights.
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The Dublin Central TD held the position of Taoiseach between 1997 and 2008. He saw Ireland through some historical moments including the rise of the Celtic Tiger and the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
He resigned after the findings of the Mahon Tribunal which investigated planning matters and found the former Taoiseach has discrepancies in relation to payments. He has always denied ever receiving a bribe or corrupt payment.
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