Ivan Yates
Ivan Yates is a prominent Irish political commentator and former politician, known for his candid views on social issues and the Irish political landscape. He served as a member of the Irish parliament and has also been a successful businessman and media personality. In a recent interview, Yates expressed concerns about the challenges facing the younger generation in Ireland, emphasizing the housing crisis and the pressures of modern parenting.
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Ivan Yates contributed to the documentary about Larry Goodman.
A riveting portal to the world of Charles Haughey, cheap suits and bad hair – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-03
Ivan Yates is a media pundit whose actions have prompted discussions about conflicts of interest in media.
‘I was Tubridy’s stand-in. My father got appointed chairman of RTÉ, and that ended’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Ivan Yates was involved in coaching a presidential hopeful, leading to his removal from a podcast.
Tariffs, turbulence and turmoil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
O'Connor mentions comments made by Ivan Yates regarding Fine Gael's strategy.
‘Parisians are the Dubs of France, nobody speaks to each other on the metro’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
Ivan Yates was a memorable interviewee for David McCullagh on the Today show.
I have one quibble with David McCullagh’s first month on radio – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Ivan Yates is introduced as a figure reflecting current conventional thinking in betting odds for the next general election.
Only thing predictable about Irish politics is that nothing is predictable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-24
Ivan Yates, a former Fine Gael TD, admitted he didn't inform his podcast co-host Matt Cooper about providing media training to Jim Gavin during the presidential election.
Ivan Yates ‘deliberately’ didn’t tell Matt Cooper about Jim Gavin training – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Ivan Yates is a former politician who is currently at the center of controversy regarding his media training activities.
Ivan Yates ‘flabbergasted’ at attention on media training activities, committee to hear – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-19
Ivan Yates had a jousting interview that was described as self-serving.
On Liveline, a rueful Kieran Cuddihy hits his stride – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Ivan Yates is involved in a conflict-of-interest case during the presidential election that reveals a wider problem in Irish media.
The Ivan Yates affair is a symptom of a wider problem in the Irish media – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Ivan Yates is a former minister and broadcaster who appeared on Today with David McCullagh.
Who impresses most on day one – David McCullagh, Kieran Cuddihy or Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
Ivan Yates insists he ‘broke no rules’ in controversy over media training he provided to Jim Gavin.
Ivan Yates insists he ‘broke no rules’ in controversy over Jim Gavin media training – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10Ivan Yates criticized Holly Cairns for the length of her maternity leave, suggesting it showed a lack of seriousness.
Sinn Féin promoting policies that ‘are not left wing’, says Holly Cairns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Ivan Yates is a broadcaster and political commentator who faced controversy for his media training of a political candidate.
Political communication skills, from Ivan Yates to Zohran Mamdani – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Ivan Yates criticized Holly Cairns's maternity leave, suggesting it showed a lack of seriousness by the Social Democrats.
‘It is difficult’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Ivan Yates has been hired as a communication coach by Fianna Fáil, which has raised questions about conflicts of interest in the media.
Where was the broadcast media’s due diligence on Ivan Yates? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Ivan Yates was removed from the podcast Path to Power following revelations about coaching a presidential candidate.
Brendan O’Connor wears his RTÉ Radio 1 crown lightly as the new pretenders arrive – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07
Ivan Yates is suggested as a possible figure behind the publicity blitz for Irish men.
I’ve nothing against Irish men. I keep one myself. But I recommend Irish women – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07
Ivan Yates is involved in the controversy surrounding his abrupt exit from the Path to Power podcast.
Anti-woke Ivan Yates must have seemed the obvious choice to toughen Jim Gavin up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07
Ivan Yates is a former Fine Gael government minister and a director of companies involved in media and property development.
broadcasting, lobbying, property and horse breeding – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Mr Browne defended his decision to hire broadcaster Ivan Yates to provide him with media training.
Minister still trying to ‘end housing crisis’ despite official prediction it will last 15 years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Ivan Yates had been providing media training to Fianna Fáil politicians.
it’s the little things that trip you up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Mr Chambers added: “It’s a matter for Ivan Yates to disclose any potential or direct conflicts of interest in his interaction or contribution to media organisations or as a commentator.”
Jack Chambers rejects Sinn Féin claim he should have declared Fianna Fáil hired Ivan Yates – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Ivan Yates is a former Fine Gael minister involved in media training for Fianna Fáil politicians.
Jack Chambers endures silent tsunami of schadenfreude in the Dáil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Ivan Yates is a former Fine Gael minister known for his controversial statements and career in politics and broadcasting.
Former Fine Gael minister Ivan Yates no stranger to controversy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Ivan Yates provided media coaching to various Fianna Fáil politicians during the presidential campaign.
Ivan Yates gave media coaching to Taoiseach, Jim Gavin and five other Fianna Fáil ministers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03
Ivan Yates coached Fianna Fáil housing ministers for media interviews.
Ivan Yates coached Fianna Fáil housing ministers for media interviews – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03Ivan Yates is a former bookmaker and broadcaster who provided media training during the presidential campaign.
Fianna Fáil insists Ivan Yates did not provide campaign advice to Jim Gavin team – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-03Ivan Yates's work on Fianna Fáil’s presidential campaign has sparked an internal Government row.
Controversy over Ivan Yates work on Gavin campaign sparks internal Coalition row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-02Ivan Yates’s role as a co-presenter of the popular Path to Power podcast has ended following revelations about his involvement in the presidential campaign.
Ivan Yates’s role on Path to Power podcast ends following presidential campaign revelations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01