Menu
22/10/2008
Bertie In Hospital Before Vital Medical Card Vote
The Former Taoiseach has fractured his leg - just before a crucial vote in the Dail over medical cards.
Bertie Ahern was treated in the Mater Hospital and his leg put in a plaster following a slip down some stairs Tuesday.
However, despite the fracture, just above the ankle, it is believed Mr Ahern will still be in the Dail for the crucial vote on the medical card controversy tonight.
The fall is reported to have happened at about noon in north Dublin yesterday, although it is not clear whether Mr Ahern was in his constituency office or his home at the time.
Councillor Maurice Ahern, the former Taoiseach's brother, said he had "slipped off his heel" before falling downstairs.
After the accident, Mr Ahern was driven to the Mater Hospital where he was taken into A&E in a wheelchair.
An x-ray confirmed the leg was broken and it was placed in a cast but did not require surgery.
(DW)
Bertie Ahern was treated in the Mater Hospital and his leg put in a plaster following a slip down some stairs Tuesday.
However, despite the fracture, just above the ankle, it is believed Mr Ahern will still be in the Dail for the crucial vote on the medical card controversy tonight.
The fall is reported to have happened at about noon in north Dublin yesterday, although it is not clear whether Mr Ahern was in his constituency office or his home at the time.
Councillor Maurice Ahern, the former Taoiseach's brother, said he had "slipped off his heel" before falling downstairs.
After the accident, Mr Ahern was driven to the Mater Hospital where he was taken into A&E in a wheelchair.
An x-ray confirmed the leg was broken and it was placed in a cast but did not require surgery.
(DW)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 January 2011
Dáil Election Set Amid Resignations Chaos
Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced that he intends to dissolve parliament and call a general election on 11 March. Mr Cowen was addressing parliament after five ministers resigned from the cabinet, prompting uproar in the Dail. He said that existing ministers would take on the work of those who had quit.
Dáil Election Set Amid Resignations Chaos
Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced that he intends to dissolve parliament and call a general election on 11 March. Mr Cowen was addressing parliament after five ministers resigned from the cabinet, prompting uproar in the Dail. He said that existing ministers would take on the work of those who had quit.
23 July 2009
Gang And Defamation Bills Signed Into Law
Highly controversial new legislation has become law. The Defamation and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bills have been signed this morning by President McAleese.
Gang And Defamation Bills Signed Into Law
Highly controversial new legislation has become law. The Defamation and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bills have been signed this morning by President McAleese.
04 November 2008
Swathes Of Irish Deported From American Soil
Despite recent pressures from the Irish Government on America's politicians, increasing numbers of Irish citizens are being sent home from the United States. A total of 27 Irish people were reportedly deported this year alone from New York, with less than half of this figure deported the previous year.
Swathes Of Irish Deported From American Soil
Despite recent pressures from the Irish Government on America's politicians, increasing numbers of Irish citizens are being sent home from the United States. A total of 27 Irish people were reportedly deported this year alone from New York, with less than half of this figure deported the previous year.
24 July 2008
Border Checks with Britain Proposed
Formal border checks are set to be introduced between Britain and Ireland, meaning immigration checks between North and South could be on their way. The proposal put forward by both the British and Irish governments would end the historic passport free travel between the two countries.
Border Checks with Britain Proposed
Formal border checks are set to be introduced between Britain and Ireland, meaning immigration checks between North and South could be on their way. The proposal put forward by both the British and Irish governments would end the historic passport free travel between the two countries.
01 May 2008
Ahern Asks Congress To Give Irish Immigrants Permanent Status
In a momentous speech in Washington, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday asked the joint meeting of the US congress to "find a solution" to the many Irish immigrants living illegally in America. He implored both houses of American power to "address the implications and to regulate the status" for Irish immigrants.
Ahern Asks Congress To Give Irish Immigrants Permanent Status
In a momentous speech in Washington, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday asked the joint meeting of the US congress to "find a solution" to the many Irish immigrants living illegally in America. He implored both houses of American power to "address the implications and to regulate the status" for Irish immigrants.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Very windy with persistent and occasionally heavy rain at first, becoming drier with the wind easing towards midday. Mainly dry with bright spells increasing during the afternoon. Milder than of late. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with clear spells, mainly dry evening becoming windy with rain at times from late evening. Turning drier with clear spells towards morning. Milder than of late. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
