Pat Leahy is the Political Editor of The Irish Times, where he covers a wide range of political topics and issues in Ireland. With a focus on national politics, Pat's articles provide analysis and insights into the current political landscape, including discussions on referendums, elections, and human rights.
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Ireland (National)
Pat Leahy's coverage primarily focuses on government and politics in Ireland, including immigration policy, pension rules, Irish unity, referendums, and the government response to various issues. His articles often include direct quotes or responses from political figures.
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By: Pat Leahy, Cormac McQuinn, Jack Horgan-Jones
Hospital emergency department overcrowding and national swimming strategy to be discussed by Ministers
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By: Pat Leahy
The way he contested the leadership of Fine Gael with Leo Varadkar in 2017 won him many admirers
By: Pat Leahy
Since taking over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, Harris has kept up a frenetic pace which has re-energised the party, but some say he is too PR-focused
By: Pat Leahy
Between the once-off measures that occur every year and the rule that must be broken, the Department of Finance is like something from Flann O'Brien
Party seeks end to ‘two-tier system' favouring Ukrainians and calls for ‘audit' of services before asylum seekers are moved into any area
By: Pat Leahy
Compromise deal for broadcaster set to see multiyear exchequer funding along with household contribution
By: Pat Leahy, Cormac McQuinn
It is expected television licence fee will be retained but Government will commit to multiyear Exchequer funding to RTÉ
By: Pat Leahy, Cormac McQuinn, Vivienne Clarke
Taoiseach says multi-annual funding is something most State agencies ‘would give their right arm for'
Minister ‘couldn't imagine' a future government rowing back on the commitments even though no legislation would be needed to do so
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