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Ursula Halligan
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Ursula Halligan at the RDS in 2009
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| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Journalist |
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RTÉ Current Affairs TV3 News |
Ursula Halligan is an Irish journalist. She was the political editor for TV3, a major independent television station in Ireland.
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Exploring Ursula Halligan's Career
Ursula Halligan grew up in Templeogue, a part of Dublin. She started her career in journalism in 1990. Before joining television, she worked for newspapers and magazines. These included the Sunday Tribune and Magill magazine.
Early Journalism and Awards
After working with RTÉ News and Current Affairs, Ursula joined TV3 when it first started. Her talent was quickly recognized. In 2000, she won the TV Journalist of the Year award. This was at Ireland's National Media Awards. She also hosted The Political Party. This was TV3's main weekend news show. The show ended in 2009 due to station cutbacks.
Reporting on Important News
Ursula Halligan is known for reporting on big news stories. On December 26, 2009, she shared important news. She reported that Brian Lenihan Jnr, the Minister for Finance, was ill. This report caused a lot of discussion. Some people, like Taoiseach Brian Cowen, did not agree with her sharing this news. However, many other journalists and publications supported her. They believed the public had a right to know. They felt it was important for people to know about the health of a leader during a financial crisis.
Covering Political Changes
In September 2011, Ursula presented a special TV series. This series looked at the history of Fianna Fáil. This political party had lost many seats in the general election that year. The series explored how the party rose to power and then faced challenges.
Memorable Public Incidents
Ursula Halligan was sometimes involved in memorable public moments. In July 2012, she had a direct exchange with Taoiseach Enda Kenny. She asked him a question outside the National Library. This led to a small incident where he moved into a flowerpot. This event became known as "flowergate." Witnesses said one of Kenny's advisors moved aggressively towards Ursula. Many people, including other journalists, saw what happened. They felt Ursula was the one who might have been pushed.
