Ex-Irish PM Ahern clarifies immigration stance after 'I worry about Africans' recording
Summary
Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern said he has no problem with people coming to Ireland through official visa and asylum channels. He faced criticism after a video showed him expressing concern about African migrants, saying he worries there are too many from certain countries.Key Facts
- Bertie Ahern was recorded during a voter canvassing in Dublin, where he commented on immigration.
- Ahern said he supports Ukrainians coming to Ireland because of the war in Ukraine.
- He expressed worry about the number of African migrants, mentioning countries like the Congo.
- Ahern said he discussed concerns about future generations of Muslim migrants with the Justice Minister.
- He told RTÉ News the video was part of a longer conversation and that many Africans live and work successfully in Dublin.
- Ahern supports the Justice Minister's immigration policies and wants the asylum process to be quicker.
- Current Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said Ahern's comments about specific ethnicities were inappropriate.
- Martin emphasized Ireland’s diverse society and its fair asylum system that has recently been improved.
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