Pat Leahy
Pat Leahy is a prominent political editor known for his insightful analysis and reporting on Irish politics, including the dynamics of government decisions and public sentiment.
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Assistant commissioner Pat Leahy picked up on Margaret Loftus's case file and initiated action.
Zero tolerance for domestic violence vanishes when the accused is a garda – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-25
Political journalist Pat Leahy opined that the greatest improvement in the quality of wine is between a bottle you spend €10 on, and a bottle you spend €20 on.
How much should you pay for a bottle of wine? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25Then assistant commissioner Pat Leahy picked up on it and things finally started moving.
‘I’ll handcuff myself to Leinster House if he doesn’t lose his job,’ says ex-wife of garda who assaulted her – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20Pat Leahy discusses Simon Harris's announcement habits.
Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Pat Leahy called Connolly's election a disaster for Fine Gael.
EU- og USA-kritiske Catherine Connolly blir Irlands nye president
Norway· 2025-10-26
Pat Leahy is involved in analyzing the electoral system and the dynamics of the presidential race.
Polls favour Catherine Connolly as presidential campaign enters frantic endgame – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Pat Leahy reported on the political landmines to look out for in the upcoming budget.
Next presidential election TV debate should be a decidedly more lively affair – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Pat Leahy recalled the events of the 2011 presidential debate.
Ivana Bacik insists Catherine Connolly is a ‘unifying force’ for Labour amid internal dissent – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Political Editor Pat Leahy – who has been covering the EU summit in Brussels in recent days – has a piece on how Ireland and Europe must navigate the new world that Trump is creating.
Another chaotic week in Trumpland as Nato summit navigates ‘daddy’ issues – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Pat Leahy joins Cliff Taylor to assess the latest developments in the trade war initiated by US president Donald Trump.
Pharma companies warn of investment ‘exodus’ from Ireland and Europe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
Pat Leahy notes that the greatest political threat to the Government lies in public perception of austerity measures.
The reshaping of America’s relationships with allies and adversaries – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Pat Leahy provided political analysis on the implications of Trump's tariffs.
Ireland on alert after Trump imposes tariffs but relieved over pharma exclusion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Pat Leahy is mentioned as being with Hugh to discuss the tariffs announced by US president Donald Trump.
How did the White House come up with different rates for different countries? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03
Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy messaged In the News with some analysis of the significance of the moves announced by Trump.
Trump’s 20% tariffs mark the beginning of full scale global trade war – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03Political editor Pat Leahy reported on the expectation around Leinster House regarding a no-confidence motion.
Opposition leaders meet to decide on no confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle after chaotic Dáil scenes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
Political Editor Pat Leahy reports on the announcement of €713 million for roads.
As the Healy-Raes give the people what they want (tar) Trump to give Ireland what it doesn’t (tariffs) – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
