Irish Prime Minister Resigns

At a press conference this morning, surrounded by members of the Cabinet, Bertie Ahern announced that he will step away from the office of Taoiseach (tea-shuck) and resume private life on May the 6th.

Mr. Ahern was successfully elected to his third consecutive role as leader of the Fianna Fail (feena fall) Party less than one year ago despite allegations of financial improprieties.  There have been recent revelations concerning these questionable dealings, during his time as Finance Minister in 1994, at the Mahon tribunal within the last few weeks.

Nancy Pelosi had invited Ahern to speak before the Houses of Government in the US some time ago and he will remain in office for an additional week after that speaking engagement.