Hat-trick a victory for consistent excellence

FOR an unprecedented third year in a row, Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Carl O’Brien is the Young Journalist of the Year.

He took the ESB 2002 National Media Award for his series exposing the shocking treatment of many mentally handicapped people in Ireland today.

“It’s a tribute to the entire editorial team for their support throughout the entire year,” said Carl, in his acceptance speech at a luncheon in Dublin’s Mansion House yesterday.