NYT columnist's 'leprechaun' reference criticised as 'an unacceptable slur' by Irish Ambassador
Updated: 16:20, 12 Jun 2021 THE Irish Ambassador to the United States has written to the New York Times to complain about a columnist's "name calling" and use of the word "leprechaun". The paper published a column by Paul Krugman entitled "Yellen's New Alliance Against Leprechauns". 2 2 Irish ambassador to the US Daniel MulhallCredit: PA:Press Association Mr Krugman originally coined the phrase “leprechaun economics” to describe Ireland’s tax policies with multinational companies. Writing in the American newspaper, he said: "On paper, Ireland’s gross domestic product suddenly jumped...