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# Leo Varadkar

This week
24th March 2024 - 29th March 2024
Sinn Féin displaying 'cowardice' when it comes to hate legislation, Leo Varadkar says
Biden bids goodbye to Varadkar, as Taoiseach briefs successor Harris on 'upcoming issues'
Talk of 'core values' and whispers of 'who plugged in Simon Coveney' as Harris takes the reins
Politics isn’t all about back-slapping, says Simon Harris, but there was plenty of it yesterday.
Simon Coveney confirms he will be running in the next general election
Last week
17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
Varadkar made decision to resign last weekend - so were there any hints on the US trip?
‘Go raibh maith agat Leo’: A lightness to the Taoiseach as his European colleagues bid him farewell
Varadkar meets leaders of Malta, Slovenia and Spain at EU summit to talk Palestinian statehood
Simon Harris says he has taken advice from Phil Hogan (among others)
'I'm definitely not interested': Varadkar says he will decline ministerial position if asked
The Taoiseach also again insisted that his stated reasons are the real reasons he is resigning.
Simon Harris officially declares bid to be next leader of Fine Gael
More than 30 TDs, senators and MEPs voiced their support for Harris today even before he made a formal announcement.
The Explainer: What next for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, and Ireland?
Varadkar says political life was 'never' for partner Matt as he laughs off 'legacy' questions
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
As Leo Varadkar waves goodbye to his time as Taoiseach, how will he be remembered?
From ‘welfare cheats’ to ‘bullet-proof’ backstops.
Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
'Don't limp on': McDonald calls for general election in testy Dáil exchanges with Varadkar
Tánaiste 'surprised' by Varadkar's resignation, says coalition Govt should go full-term
Opposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
Poll: Who do you think will take over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader?
Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
'I am no longer the best person for that job': Varadkar's emotional resignation speech, in full
“I have nothing else lined up or in mind,” the Taoiseach said.
Leo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
Sinn Féin's reserved public remarks on Gaza while in US leave the party wide open for criticism
It’s a rarity that Varadkar comes out looking stronger on the issue of Palestine than Sinn Féin.
The government is drafting stronger laws to regulate Botox and fillers
Did Varadkar do enough in the White House to push for peace and satisfy critics at home?
Taoiseach tells US President during shamrock ceremony that Irish people are 'deeply troubled' about Gaza
Varadkar brought the US President to tears by quoting his late son.
Varadkar says crisis in Gaza will form part of shamrock ceremony speech
Taoiseach says he does not identify as ‘woke’
Taoiseach still has 'some' text messages from Covid pandemic period
Varadkar to brunch with Biden before Patrick's Day shamrock ceremony
Taoiseach says investigation needed into alleged vote blocking of black Irish person in referendum
Taoiseach attends 'roast' with Biden, Bezos and CIA boss as US president quips about Varadkar
This month
March 2024
Varadkar denies government bussed asylum seekers from city to avoid Patrick's Day embarrassment
Netanyahu approves plans for military operation in Rafah and 'evacuation' of civilians
Taoiseach speaks to President Biden on six Irish citizens who are stuck in Gaza
All eyes on Varadkar to use his voice in White House meeting to push for peace in Palestine