Fergus Finlay
Fergus Finlay is a seasoned political advisor and former senior adviser to Labour Party leader Dick Spring during the 1980s and 90s. He has been involved in various significant political events in Ireland, including the fall of Charles Haughey's minority government in 1989, which he referenced during a recent celebration of Brendan Howlin's political career.
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Fergus Finlay is from Abercorn Farm in Greystones, Co Wicklow, offering courses on how to grow your own vegetables.
from analogue kits to freedom phones – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-17
Fergus Finlay discusses his favorite books during his interview on The Hard Shoulder.
Ciara Doherty’s striking interview with Andrew McGinley – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Fergus Finlay was chief of staff for Labour leader Dick Spring and a leading figure in Mary Robinson’s campaign.
Four things Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly should do in the final days – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Fergus Finlay has expressed concerns about Connolly's campaign and the return of 'old' Labour.
There are landmines on the path to the presidency for every party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-30
Fergus Finlay expressed his disappointment that Labour is supporting Catherine Connolly for the presidency.
Fergus Finlay ‘very disappointed’ Labour is backing Catherine Connolly for presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-19Fergus Finlay expressed shock that the General Solicitor felt compelled to make a statement following the Farrelly report.
Submissions of Grace’s legal team not referred to ‘in any way’ in final investigation report, says wardship solicitor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Long-time disability-rights campaigner Fergus Finlay was so forceful in his annoyance at the report that his interview on RTÉ radio the following morning was removed from the broadcaster’s website due to apparent legal concerns.
‘She wasn’t cared for. Who didn’t care for her? And why?’ Grace case report leaves questions unanswered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Fergus Finlay, the former Barnardos chief executive, said it was not correct for the commission’s report to say no evidence of abuse was found.
‘Grace’ wronged and harmed in many different ways in ‘absolute, abject failure’, HSE chief says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
Fergus Finlay is a former Labour Party adviser who debated Ireland’s neutrality on a radio show.
As Fergus Finlay and Tom Clonan’s spat escalates, Sarah McInerney relishes the radio gold – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07
Fergus Finlay, senior adviser to Spring in the 1980s and 90s, delivered a terrific speech.
Charlie Haughey was framed and then he disappeared. But soon the mystery was solved – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
