Power 60: The Advisers Behind Ireland's Top Politicians
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The Business Post has published its Power 60 list, which highlights the people who advise Ireland's most influential politicians. These advisers often work behind the scenes, but they play an important role in shaping government decisions, managing communications, and preparing ministers for public life.
One of the names featured is Sarah Bardon. She left her job at the Irish Times in 2018 to join Simon Harris at the Department of Health. Moving from journalism into a government role is a change that many people in political communications have made, because journalists understand how the media works and how stories are reported.
Political advisers in Ireland are usually appointed by ministers and are not civil servants. Their work can include writing speeches, advising on policy, dealing with the media, and helping to plan a minister's daily schedule. Because they are close to the centre of power, their influence can be significant, even though they rarely appear in public themselves.
The Power 60 list shows how much attention is now given to the people who work around Ireland's political leaders. As the political landscape continues to change, the advisers who guide ministers and party leaders are likely to remain an important part of public debate.
Sources: Business Post
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