Dear Taoiseach, You’ll have to confront this bully on our behalf

Fergus Finlay writes an open letter the Taoiseach.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017 - 00:00

Fergus Finlay is a former political activist and adviser to three governments, the former head of the children's charity Barnardos, a writer and a broadcaster.

DEAR Taoiseach,

You may not remember this, but you left a message on my phone once, to thank me. I was, I have to say, surprised to get it.

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