ONE of Bertie Ahern ’s closest advisors and friends has died in London while travelling with the ex-Taoiseach. ONE of Bertie Ahern’s closest advisors and friends has died in London while travelling with the ex-Taoiseach. Bertie Ahern's chief advisor passes away while travelling with ex-TaoiseachPaddy Duffy fell suddenly ill while preparing to board a flight from Heathrow to Dublin early this morning. Mr Duffy was a key figure behind the former Fianna Fáil leader’s success in politics. He is best known as Mr Ahern’s former press secretary and special adviser.

Source: Irish Independent October 17, 2018 16:18 UTC