Garret FitzGerald
Garret FitzGerald was an influential Irish politician and economist who served as Taoiseach in the 1980s. He was known for his commitment to economic reform and modernization in Ireland, as well as for his efforts to improve relations between Ireland and the UK. FitzGerald's leadership style and policies had a lasting impact on Irish politics and economics.
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Garret FitzGerald was the taoiseach in the 1980s who began to address the issue of extradition during negotiations with Margaret Thatcher.
UUP leader might have point about an Irish Government apology for conduct in Troubles – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Garret FitzGerald was taoiseach who faced an angry group of women during a radio programme.
a vision for Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Garret FitzGerald resigned his IAAM membership in 1984 over its decision to let Sinn Féin join.
A thorough history of the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Although he served in both of Garret FitzGerald’s governments in the 1980s, the two men were often at odds, particularly on issues related to the liberal agenda.
Minister who confronted Provisional IRA with implacable resolve – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
Garret FitzGerald was the taoiseach who held to his anti-Apartheid ideology and supported the ban.
Bad blood, life-defining moments and doldrums – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-14
Paddy Cooney served as a government minister in the cabinets of Garret FitzGerald.
Former Fine Gael minister and MEP Paddy Cooney dies aged 94 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Garret FitzGerald was in power during the mid-1980s and was worried by Sinn Féin’s rise.
‘To understand the Troubles, you must go back much further’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-16
Garret FitzGerald is characterized by his obsession with detail and energizing passion.
Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
FitzGerald’s ability to persuade Thatcher to conclude the Anglo-Irish Agreement was a remarkable achievement.
At the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, we sensed we were witnessing a historic event – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Garret FitzGerald was praised by Dick Spring for his powers of persuasion with Margaret Thatcher.
Island of Ireland is ‘not ready’ for a unification referendum, says former tánaiste – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
the party of Garret FitzGerald and Declan Costello
Tánaiste Simon Harris would need to cop himself on – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
Garret FitzGerald was a political leader who participated in a famous RTÉ debate.
Political communication skills, from Ivan Yates to Zohran Mamdani – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Garret FitzGerald, the then taoiseach, launched Sr Stan's book in 1985 and praised her contributions to addressing social problems in Ireland.
Sr Stan asked a question in 1985 – it still hasn’t been answered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Garret FitzGerald had already launched a constitutional campaign to make this State more acceptable to non-Catholics.
May McGee’s achievement meant couples could have healthy sexual relationships without fear – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Garret FitzGerald's government fell in a budget vote in January 1982.
I got a sharp lesson in how protective Irish people are of our presidents – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Garret FitzGerald was a notable Irish politician who served as Taoiseach and was known for his good temper and academic demeanor.
‘Charlie Haughey grasped me by the knee and told me I was a rude b**ch’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
He hoped to establish 'something like Garret FitzGerald’s New Ireland Forum to really examine bringing people together.'
Irish Government must lead unification preparations, says Varadkar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Garret FitzGerald was denied a dissolution by Patrick Hillery in 1982.
What happens if a president is elected on a mandate to oppose the Government? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Garret FitzGerald was a former political leader whom Varadkar criticized for writing 'boring' articles in retirement.
‘Coming out was like emigrating’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
In the Dáil in 2010 he attacked the legacy of Garret FitzGerald who, he said, 'effectively destroyed the country' when taoiseach in the 1980s.
Jaunty but superficial and lazy at times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Garret FitzGerald was minister for foreign affairs and later led Fine Gael, serving two terms as taoiseach.
Rathmines home of former taoiseach now owned by son, Sherry FitzGerald founder, for €3.75m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Varadkar criticized former taoiseach Garret FitzGerald in 2010.
Six takeaways, from Golfgate to that heave against Enda Kenny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
Garret FitzGerald was referenced alongside Charles Haughey regarding their political rivalry.
Any parent who can solve the afterschool childcare equation deserves a medal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Garret FitzGerald allegedly commented on the disconnect between practice and theory during a Cabinet meeting in the 1980s.
In a Word...-ism – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25
Garret FitzGerald was involved in a long rivalry with Charles Haughey during the 1980s.
a new look at the handling and political cost of the Celtic Tiger collapse – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-24Garret FitzGerald ruled out being a candidate for presidency, preferring not to make anodyne statements.
Has the public had enough of presidents like Michael D Higgins? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Garret FitzGerald was taoiseach during Dudley’s time and was persuaded to set up the National Archives.
A portrait of Robert Dudley Edwards by his doting granddaughter turns out to be gripping, unconventional and searingly honest – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Garret FitzGerald criticized Noraid and its supporters.
‘They started to run it down from the early 1990s – They said I had an image as an IRA supporter’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Garret FitzGerald opposed the Bill in the Seanad.
Is it time to acknowledge the legislative achievements of Charles Haughey? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Garret FitzGerald’s government was forced to take over AIB’s Insurance Corporation of Ireland subsidiary.
How AIB, once worth less than its art collection, came back from the brink – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
