Leo Varadkar
Last year
2024
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.
ResignationVaradkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
Making A Splash'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
Fine Gael
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
Posters at the ReadyOpposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
NEW LEADERExplainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
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.
leo outLeo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
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.
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.
ReferendumTaoiseach says investigation needed into alleged vote blocking of black Irish person in referendum
closed eventTaoiseach attends 'roast' with Biden, Bezos and CIA boss as US president quips about Varadkar
Mount StreetVaradkar denies government bussed asylum seekers from city to avoid Patrick's Day embarrassment
Oval OfficeAll eyes on Varadkar to use his voice in White House meeting to push for peace in Palestine
Washington DC'I worry about it': Varadkar says there’s been an increase in violence towards the gay community
Washington DCVaradkar denies softening language on Gaza during US trip, says tailoring message for audience needed
irish in dc
Varadkar and O'Neill gently raise Gaza message to muted applause from Washington power brokers
The two politicians made brief references and steered away from hard-hitting language in their speeches.
There was a notable difference in Varadkar's language on Gaza in his DC speech compared to an earlier speech in Boston.
When he did mention Gaza, the was lukewarm applause compared to the reaction to his comments about Ukraine.
Rwanda StyleVaradkar 'supports' proposal that could see asylum seekers deported to countries in North Africa
transatlantic travelAirport passenger cap 'a concern' for JetBlue as new Dublin route aims to reduce airfares
RefugeesVaradkar: Ireland can't guarantee accommodation to asylum seekers entering via 'safe countries'
Lisa ChambersFianna Fáil politicians voting against Yes-Yes campaigns 'won't impact coalition' - Varadkar
Boston
Varadkar on Biden-White House visit: 'I'm not here to tell him off or tick him off'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he believes the US president would get the same welcome in Ireland as he did last year.
No Show'I'm not their mammy': Taoiseach addresses Fine Gael Senators who went to rugby instead of voting
