Person: Deirdre Gillane

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<p>Deirdre Gillane was described as 'a very affable woman but when it comes to business, she understands politics very well and does not mince her words.'</p>

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Elaine Loughlin: In Deirdre Gillane, Watt chose the wrong adviser to cross

A key strategist in Micheál Martin’s inner circle and rarely in the headlines, Deirdre Gillane's rebuke of Robert Watt put her firmly in the spotlight

<p>Mr Watt said “I reject most of the findings”. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Watt rejects 'most of' report's findings on former CMO Holohan's secondment

<p>Health Minister Stephen Donnelly: 'Having spent a lot of time on this, I do believe that everyone was acting in good faith.' Picture: Gareth Chaney /Collins </p>

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Donnelly backs Tánaiste's chief of staff in dispute with Robert Watt on Holohan secondment

politics

Holohan report includes intriguing 'he-said-she-said' accounts by top officials

Elaine Loughlin: Opposition TDs are asking how Government special advisers are appointed

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Suspension of contact tracers in October was 'difficult call' but had to be done, says HSE chief

Aoife Moore: The Fianna Fáil background team that will have Micheál Martin's ear as Taoiseach

Micheál Martin, a savvy political operator, keeps his circle small. He has curated relationships over a number of years, and takes their counsel seriously. Although most formal appointments haven’t been made yet, his pick of personal advisors will come as no surprise to those who have observed him in Leinster House for the last two decades.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Micheál Martin, tolerated but not loved, on course to become Taoiseach

Micheál Martin, the eighth leader of Fianna Fáil, is finally on course to be elected Taoiseach.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Political parties struggling to leave baggage behind

As the sun split the stones yesterday, teams from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party trundled into Agriculture House on Dublin’s Kildare St to begin the fourth week of talks.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Pandemic brings a focus to negotiations

Last Wednesday afternoon, while the country remained gripped by the Covid-19 crisis, a small group of TDs from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil gathered in a spacious room on the second floor of Agriculture House on Kildare Street.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Party advisers steering the government negotiations

Behind every good political leader stands a formidable adviser, ready to steer a party through the darkest days and to guide its members to victory during the good ones.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Country braced for snap general election as Varadkar and Martin meeting concludes without resolution

The country remains braced for a snap general election as a much-anticipated meeting between Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin concluded without resolution.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2020

Varadkar and Martin meeting 'constructive' but concludes without resolution

The much-anticipated meeting between Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin has concluded without resolution.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Ministers’ confidence in supply of tea and biscuits

“Ah, we are not doing much, only seeking to determine the future course of our country” — a quip from one senior politician when asked how the talks have been going, amid chatter that the two sides are simply sitting around drinking tea all day. The routine has become the same, writes Daniel McConnell.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2018

Ministers’ confidence in supply of tea and biscuits

“Ah, we are not doing much, only seeking to determine the future course of our country” — a quip from one senior politician when asked how the talks have been going, amid chatter that the two sides are simply sitting around drinking tea all day. The routine has become the same, writes Daniel McConnell.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2018