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ROBERT WATT’S PERFORMANCE

Date: May 4, 2023 - Last Refuge

Robert Watt

Much has been made of the demeanour of Robert Watt, secretary general of the Department of Health, with many Government TDs joining their opposition counterparts in criticising the combative, soccer-loving, 54-year old Dubliner. Described in Leinster House and in print as “dismissive and arrogant”, “overbearing”, “prickly”, “absolutely obnoxious”, “cocky” and more, for his defence of… Read more »

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