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Leo Varadkar
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This week
24th March 2024 - 29th March 2024
Incitement to Hatred
Sinn Féin displaying 'cowardice' when it comes to hate legislation, Leo Varadkar says
13.3k
Wed 11:14 AM
Changing of the guard
Biden bids goodbye to Varadkar, as Taoiseach briefs successor Harris on 'upcoming issues'
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45.6k
Updated
Mon 8:52 PM
Fine Gael
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.
Christina Finn
in Athlone
39.2k
Updated
Mon 8:13 AM
Cabinet Reshuffle
Simon Coveney confirms he will be running in the next general election
22.7k
Sun 3:14 PM
Last week
17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
Decision time
Varadkar made decision to resign last weekend - so were there any hints on the US trip?
22.9k
Mar 23rd 2024, 8:00 AM
EU summit
‘Go raibh maith agat Leo’: A lightness to the Taoiseach as his European colleagues bid him farewell
Jane Matthews
in Brussels
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20.9k
Mar 22nd 2024, 9:05 PM
Sideline diplomacy
Varadkar meets leaders of Malta, Slovenia and Spain at EU summit to talk Palestinian statehood
5.3k
Mar 22nd 2024, 2:28 PM
Friends and colleagues
Simon Harris says he has taken advice from Phil Hogan (among others)
13.7k
Mar 22nd 2024, 12:52 PM
over and out
'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.
Jane Matthews
in Brussels
101
28.9k
Updated
Mar 22nd 2024, 11:20 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
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.
271
101k
Updated
Mar 21st 2024, 7:10 PM
Leo Varadkar
The Explainer: What next for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, and Ireland?
4.3k
Mar 21st 2024, 2:04 PM
Reasons for quitting
Varadkar says political life was 'never' for partner Matt as he laughs off 'legacy' questions
19
43.3k
Mar 21st 2024, 12:55 PM
THE MORNING LEAD
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
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Mar 21st 2024, 12:05 AM
Fine Gael
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
66
18.9k
Mar 20th 2024, 9:57 PM
legacy
As Leo Varadkar waves goodbye to his time as Taoiseach, how will he be remembered?
From ‘welfare cheats’ to ‘bullet-proof’ backstops.
108
38.7k
Mar 20th 2024, 8:30 PM
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.
26.6k
Mar 20th 2024, 7:10 PM
Resignation
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
33.2k
Mar 20th 2024, 6:03 PM
Making A Splash
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
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29.5k
Mar 20th 2024, 4:54 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
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
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155k
Updated
Mar 20th 2024, 4:40 PM
go
'Don't limp on': McDonald calls for general election in testy Dáil exchanges with Varadkar
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22.9k
Mar 20th 2024, 3:04 PM
Resignation
Tánaiste 'surprised' by Varadkar's resignation, says coalition Govt should go full-term
9.1k
Mar 20th 2024, 2:51 PM
Posters at the Ready
Opposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
32
14.6k
Updated
Mar 20th 2024, 2:34 PM
Your Say
Poll: Who do you think will take over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader?
86
41.7k
Mar 20th 2024, 2:00 PM
NEW LEADER
Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
69
16.4k
Mar 20th 2024, 1:02 PM
Resignation
'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.
50
36.2k
Mar 20th 2024, 12:49 PM
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As it happened: Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
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Leo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
Mar 20th 2024, 12:37 PM
leo out
Leo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
38
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Mar 20th 2024, 12:37 PM
SF in America
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.
16.8k
Mar 19th 2024, 9:06 PM
draw the line
The government is drafting stronger laws to regulate Botox and fillers
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Mar 19th 2024, 8:02 AM
Analysis
Did Varadkar do enough in the White House to push for peace and satisfy critics at home?
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
14.1k
Mar 18th 2024, 12:56 PM
Washington DC
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.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
42.2k
Mar 17th 2024, 10:09 PM
St Patrick's Day
Varadkar says crisis in Gaza will form part of shamrock ceremony speech
4.8k
Mar 17th 2024, 7:20 PM
March Referendums
Taoiseach says he does not identify as ‘woke’
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39.7k
Mar 17th 2024, 12:17 PM
covid inquiry
Taoiseach still has 'some' text messages from Covid pandemic period
17.1k
Mar 17th 2024, 8:55 AM
Washington DC
Varadkar to brunch with Biden before Patrick's Day shamrock ceremony
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
8.1k
Mar 17th 2024, 7:50 AM
Referendum
Taoiseach says investigation needed into alleged vote blocking of black Irish person in referendum
14.9k
Mar 17th 2024, 7:10 AM
closed event
Taoiseach attends 'roast' with Biden, Bezos and CIA boss as US president quips about Varadkar
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
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Mar 17th 2024, 5:16 AM
This month
March 2024
Mount Street
Varadkar denies government bussed asylum seekers from city to avoid Patrick's Day embarrassment
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
24.5k
Mar 16th 2024, 9:11 PM
Gaza
Netanyahu approves plans for military operation in Rafah and 'evacuation' of civilians
10.3k
Updated
Mar 15th 2024, 7:30 PM
zak hania
Taoiseach speaks to President Biden on six Irish citizens who are stuck in Gaza
4.6k
Mar 15th 2024, 7:22 PM
Oval Office
All eyes on Varadkar to use his voice in White House meeting to push for peace in Palestine
6.0k
Mar 15th 2024, 6:45 AM
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