Leo Varadkar
Last year
2024
Asylum SeekersDonohoe 'confident' gardaí will bring cases forward over recent arson attacks around the country
Asylum Seekers
Varadkar says arrests will be made over recent arson attacks around the country
There have been a number of arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation in recent months.
World Economic ForumLeo Varadkar to speak about the risks of AI during Davos panel alongside Facebook's Nick Clegg
Asylum SeekersLocal authorities can't have ‘a la carte’ relationship with Govt, Varadkar says after Mayo council vote
Supervalu Pairc?
Páirc Uí Chaoimh renaming row: Cabinet considers requiring Govt sign-off for future stadium rebrands
Cork
Páirc Uí Chaoimh renaming row: Cabinet considers requiring Govt sign-off for future stadium rebrands
State funding provision could ensure the government has future sign-off on any renaming of stadiums.
RefugeesTen districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
Western BalkansTaoiseach heads to Balkans to visit Irish troops in Kosovo and for talks on EU enlargement
job watchTaoiseach dismisses speculation his name could be put forward for European Council president
International Court of JusticeVaradkar 'uncomfortable' about accusing Israel of genocide, given past treatment of Jews
General ElectionLeo Varadkar says Govt 'not planning' general election this year, but doesn't rule it out
ThreatsTaoiseach says he refuses to change his routine despite heightened threat to personal safety
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Next electionVaradkar raises prospect of another rotating Taoiseach arrangement if coalition is re-elected
Fergus O'DowdGovernment needs to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged, says exiting Fine Gael TD
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
Maccabi Tel AvivTaoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
covid inquiry'Not going to be like the UK one': Donnelly expecting different tone to Ireland's Covid inquiry
Song contestBoycotting the Eurovision over Israel's involvement would alienate people, says Taoiseach
politics of hateTaoiseach says he would 'hate' if Ireland became a country that blames migrants for its problems
prankedTaoiseach was 'suspicious immediately' of prank by two Russian comedians but had to play along
House PricesTaoiseach: Banks would 'think twice' about new mortgages if Dublin house prices lowered to €300k
cognitive dissonanceOpinion: We can't roll our eyes at oil states at COP while missing our own climate targets
Ross Lake Hotel
Taoiseach and ministers 'deeply disturbed' by fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
“There is no justification for violence, arson or vandalism in our Republic. Ever,” Leo Varadkar said.
The former Ross Lake Hotel had been contracted to welcome 70 international protection applicants
Recent days have seen the site become the subject of protests against its use as emergency accommodation
Roderic O'Gorman called on politicians to condemn "fear mongering" around asylum seekers
GazaEU Council ends without call for Gaza ceasefire as Taoiseach says bloc must 'insist on two-state solution'
