In his first media interview, Morgan McSweeney said he was speaking publicly because he needed to ‘move on to a new chapter’ in his life.

Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff resigned in February over his part in the peer’s appointment.

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Over €1 million will be spent this year on paying the wages of the Taoiseach's eight political and media advisers

The UK's likely next prime minister has developed strong links to Ireland throughout his life and career