The leader of the Fianna Fáil party Michael has said he doesn’t anticipate former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern returning to the party.
Mr Martin who made his comments after the party passed a motion calling for the return of the former leader on Tuesday, told Tipp FM Mr Martin the news of Dublin Central inviting Mr Ahern to rejoin came out of the blue.
Mr Martin said: “Bertie resigned four years ago in the aftermath of the Mahon Tribunal and he effectively retired from politics.”
“I think he has been enjoying retirement. Nothing has changed since four years ago, I don’t anticipate Bertie Ahern coming back into the party.”