Ivan Yates is a broadcaster, columnist, businessman and former politician, holding the position of Fine Gael Dáil deputy for more than twenty years. A native of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, he became the youngest member of the 22nd Dáil at twenty-one. He was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry in 1994. He founded Celtic Bookmakers, a chain of betting shops, which became one of the largest independent family chains in the country.
Ivan presented The Hard Shoulder, Newstalk’s drive time show and Tonight TV. He set up MediaMasterclass.ie and is now a top Communications Coach. Ivan also provides unique political insights with the new podcast Path to Power, with Matt Cooper – it’s top rated in weekly charts.