Pat Leahy

Pat Leahy

Political Editor

Pat Leahy is Political Editor of The Irish Times. His books include The Price of Power: Inside Ireland's Crisis Coalition and Showtime: The Inside Story of Fianna Fáil in Power.

United Ireland ‘almost impossible to accept’, say large minority of Protestant voters

Poll indicates hard core of unionist voters who would be fiercely opposed to unity

Core unionist hostility to united Ireland vote would be big problem for state success

Analysis: Sizeable minority of voters from a Protestant background are strongly opposed to unity

Many voters in Republic unwilling to make concessions to unionists to facilitate Irish unity, poll shows

Peace, economy and health service top concerns North and South

Southern support for united Ireland is wide, but not deep

While voters in the Republic back unity, they seem unwilling to make changes to accommodate it

Northern Ireland rejects Irish unity by large margin, poll shows

Majorities north and south in favour of Border polls, according to new research project

North and South methodology: How we took the pulse of Ireland on unity

Irish Times and ARINS undertook research on the future of the island

Predictions of a united Ireland by the end of the decade now look fantastical

A major new research project examines attitudes North and South about the future of the island

Pat Leahy: The lessons to be learnt from Labour Party’s dramatic decline

Thirty years ago this week the party entered government … but now it is a marginal player

Siún Ní Raghallaigh appointed chair of RTÉ board

Co Donegal native, who previously worked with TG4, Ardmore Studios and Troy Studios, set to succeed Moya Doherty

Spiritans told to retain records and assets in anticipation of abuse inquiry

Minister for Education writes to order as discussions continues about potential inquiry into handling of historical abuse

Eamon Ryan pledges to bring forward targets for renewable energy

Green Party the ‘antidote to populism’ and making real change, says leader

In East Wall, you hold a protest. In Sandymount, you go to the High Court

‘It’s imperative that the authorities engage with communities that will be asked to receive thousands of newcomers’

Give Me a Crash Course in ... Paschal Donohoe’s job

Role is highly influential in decision making among EU countries, particularly in times of economic trouble

Donohoe’s Eurogroup return is a coup for him and a relief for Government

Ireland’s influence at the very top of the EU is maintained as minister follows Juncker’s lead

Paschal Donohoe set to secure second Eurogroup president term unopposed

Re-election seems certain after no other candidates declared before deadline