Again, I was largely guided by the work of Prime Minister Blair and Prime Minister Ahern.
Irish Premier Bertie Ahern has said he hopes the GAA's controversial Rule 21 will be abolished.
Mr Ahern said he knew the confidential details over the acts of decommissioning would be problematic.
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Mr Ahern hopes there will be a result by the end of the month.
Mr Ahern wants peace because it would be good for the prosperity of all of Ireland.
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he believed the IRA's statement gave the clarity needed to progress.
Bertie Ahern, Fianna Fail's leader and the next Irish prime minister, has already met Mr Adams.
Last week some of Mr Ahern's own backbenchers accused his government of ignoring their views.
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This may or may not be enough to let Mr Ahern off the political hook.
Mr Ahern stressed there had been a lot of concern about dissident republican groups in recent months.
It's good to see the Fianna Fail party under Mr Ahern's leadership returned to power in Ireland.
Mr Trimble is cheered on by Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and the Irish prime minister, Bertie Ahern.
Mr Ahern remains popular with the electorate and his approval rating is currently standing at almost 70%.
Mr Ahern's Fianna Fail party has traditionally been the most nationalist of the southern Irish political parties.
Mr Ahern described the plant as "being kept on a life support machine" by the British taxpayer.
Taoiseach Mr Ahern and former senator George Mitchell are expected to attend the event in Dublin Castle.
The UK Northern Ireland secretary and Irish premier Bertie Ahern will join the politicians in Washington on Thursday.
Martin McGuinness has spoken to Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern about the murder.
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Following the meeting, Mr Ahern expressed "confidence" over achieving a breakthrough in the talks following the Easter holiday.
Irish Green Party leader and environment minister John Gormley also called on Mr Ahern to make a statement.
Meanwhile, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he hopes the main marches on 12 July will pass off peacefully.
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Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, Ireland's prime minister, make optimistic announcements and the province's politicians then undermine them.
Mr Ahern also said the best way to resolve the current crisis would be to reinstate the assembly.
This was attended by the President, Mrs McAleese, the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern and most of the Irish Cabinet.
Mr Ahern seems to be banking on this huge pay-out, perhaps boosted by a giveaway budget in December.
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We also thank Prime Minister Blair and Prime Minister Ahern's predecessors for starting and nurturing the process of peace.
Earlier on Monday, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern had said the documentary could hinder attempts to secure convictions for the blast.
Mr Ahern launched his Fianna Fail party's campaign by arguing that a Yes vote was a vote for peace.
"David Ervine had travelled his own difficult journey to democratic politics but he made that journey, " Mr Ahern said.
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Mr Ahern met Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon ahead of the Downing Street meeting to discuss the policing issue.
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