Ahern leads tributes to politician with ‘forensic wit’

THE Taoiseach led tributes to outgoing Labour leader Pat Rabbitte yesterday, praising him as a politician to be reckoned with who had “forensic wit”.

As Mr Rabbitte stood down as leader after five years, a host of politicians recalled his achievements, as well as his work as party chief.

“Since he entered the Dáil in 1989, he has been one of the most eloquent and effective parliamentarians in the House,” said Mr Ahern.