Observing the Tao of Paschal Donohoe

Inside Politics: Minister’s savvy budget draws grudging admiration around Leinster House

Thu, Oct 12, 2017, 08:36 Updated: Thu, Oct 12, 2017, 08:39

Pat Leahy

Paschal Donohoe: a realist and a quick learner. Photograph: Collins

Paschal Donohoe: a realist and a quick learner. Photograph: Collins

The budget has come and gone. Well, it was fun while it lasted, wasn’t it?

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