Catherine Shanahan: Unflappable Tony Holohan’s bedside manner calms an uneasy nation

Dr Tony Holohan seemingly has few faults yet his self-belief may lead to his downfall writes Catherine Shanahan
Catherine Shanahan: Unflappable Tony Holohan’s bedside manner calms an uneasy nation
Sat, 04 Apr, 2020 - 07:15
Catherine Shanahan

19/03/2020 Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health during a media update on the confirmed case of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland at the Department of Health, Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street, Dublin. Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins
19/03/2020 Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health during a media update on the confirmed case of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland at the Department of Health, Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street, Dublin. Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Dr Tony Holohan seemingly has few faults yet his self-belief may lead to his downfall, writes Catherine Shanahan

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