Minister O'Brien also says he doesn't agree with Mr Ahern's comments on immigration.
A Fianna Fail Cabinet Minister is insisting Bertie Ahern is a man "who brings people together".
It comes after the former Taoiseach was recorded, without his knowledge, saying he has concerns about future generations of Africans in Ireland.
Speaking in Tullamore today, Darragh O'Brien says he doesn't agree with the comments.
However he thinks what was said doesn't represent Mr Ahern:
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