Irish Fine Gael politician and Tánaiste
‘Appeasement has failed’: Ukraine peace impossible until Putin stopped, Varadkar says
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/03/23/appeasement-has-failed-ukraine-peace-impossible-until-putin-is-stopped-varadkar-says/
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says ‘biological males should not be in women’s prisons’
independent.ie/irish-news/taoiseach-leo-varadkar-says-biological-males-should-not-be-in-womens-prisons-42398546.html
Taoiseach hails Grand Slam win with celebrations in Washington: Celebrating the win in Washington DC, Leo Varadkar congratulated the team on their bonus point ...
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Matt Cooper: Leo the Lip seems to think representing Ireland abroad is a joking matter
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The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended a €2bn EU funding package to provide Ukraine with up to one million artillery shells ... Show more
President Joe Biden and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar discussed a host of issues, including the Ukraine war, during a meeting at the White House.
Paint-splattered Leo Varadkar celebrates Indian festival: The rain did not dampen the spirits for those who attended the colourful Hindu festival of Holi in ...
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Micheál Martin says Taoiseach’s apology for Clinton-Lewinksy joke is ‘end of the matter’
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Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton participate in a 'Women at the Helm: The Unfinished Business of Northern Ireland’s ... Show more
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says next no-confidence vote will be defeated with support from 'sensible, reasonable' Independents
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Varadkar pledges Ireland’s continued ‘support’ for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/03/20/varadkar-pledges-irelands-continued-support-for-ukraine-in-call-with-zelenskiy/
Zelenskyy thanks Varadkar for Ireland's 'important support' during phone call
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Varadkar apologises for ‘ill-judged’ joke about interns in Washington: Comment made as Taoiseach was ‘reminiscing about his time in Washington DC as an intern 23 ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/03/16/varadkar-apologises-for-ill-judged-joke-about-interns-in-washington/
Anti-refugee protest blocks traffic on Dublin’s O’Connell Street: A group of anti-refugee protestors blocked traffic on Dublin’s ...
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Eviction ban: Taoiseach brands SF motion a ‘show motion from show boaters’: Sinn Féin says lifting ban will ‘escalate the housing crisis that was already out of ...
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2023/03/22/dail-live-eviction-ban-motion/
Housing completions expected to drop to 27,000 this year: Last week Leo Varadkar said 40,000 properties need to be delivered annually to meet demand
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Ryan Tubridy to step down as RTÉ's Late Late Show host: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to Ryan Tubridy’s "considerable contribution to ...
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Matt Cooper: Forget ‘Landlord Leo’, the real issue is the failure to deliver housing
businesspost.ie/analysis-opinion/matt-cooper-forget-landlord-leo-the-real-issue-is-the-failure-to-deliver-housing/
TDs discouraged from supporting eviction ban extension: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has discouraged any TDs from voting in favour of a Sinn Féin motion to extend the ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2023/0310/1361442-politics-eviction-ban/
Jennifer O’Connell: The far-right’s attempted courtship of Enoch Burke is an odd romance
irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/03/11/jennifer-oconnell-the-far-rights-attempted-courtship-of-enoch-burke-is-an-odd-romance/
LIVE: US President Joe Biden and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar attend St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Show more
Vast majority affected by lifting of eviction ban won’t go into emergency housing, Taoiseach says
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Taoiseach in Washington for St Patrick's Day events: The Taoiseach begins a three-day visit to the United States, with a series of events in Washington DC ...
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TikTok use by public sector 'under review' - Varadkar: The Government has sought advice from the National Cyber Security Centre on whether the use of ...
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Biden to welcome Taoiseach after intern remark apology: US President Joe Biden will welcome Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to the White House later today ...
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said if Government extended the eviction ban, the chance of getting “any new landlords to come into the market ever in the future ... Show more
Taoiseach ‘not concerned’ about Irish banks as Credit Suisse latest to rattle markets
irishtimes.com/business/2023/03/15/taoiseach-not-concerned-about-irish-banks-as-credit-suisse-latest-to-rattle-markets/
Taoiseach says more asylum seekers arriving via Border since aircraft checks began
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/taoiseach-says-more-asylum-seekers-arriving-via-border-since-aircraft-checks-began-42390674.html
‘Are you sure you are not a bit bonkers?’ Leo Varadkar asks People Before Profit members in Dáil
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Joe Biden jokes that he's 'really not Irish' as he has 'never had a drink'
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Varadkar to attend 175th anniversary of tricolour: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will attend and speak at a ceremony in Waterford today to mark the 175th anniversary of ...
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No return to eviction ban even if homelessness spikes, Varadkar says: Taoiseach said Good Friday Agreement had left ‘cold peace’ but is still basis for future of ...
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2023/03/09/no-return-to-eviction-ban-even-if-homelessness-spikes-varadkar-says/
Mary Lou McDonald writes to Taoiseach seeking extension to eviction ban: Sinn Féin president says clock is ticking for thousands of families facing homelessness ...
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Miriam Lord: There’s more to Dublin than D2, D4 and D6, Leo the Blanchardstown Hillbilly explains
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2023/03/21/dail-sketch-theres-more-to-dublin-than-d2-d4-and-d6-leo-the-blanchardstown-hillbilly-tells-dail/
‘You can’t handle the answers’ – Leo Varadkar scolds Mary Lou McDonald in testy Dáil exchange
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Joe Biden says he 'strongly supports' Windsor Framework as he hosts Leo Varadkar on St Patrick's Day
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Varadkar to hold talks with Biden on Northern Ireland, Ukraine and world economy: Taoiseach to participate in range of events in Washington over the coming days
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/03/13/taoiseach-to-hold-talks-with-biden-on-northern-ireland-ukraine-and-world-economy/
New Social Democrats leader Cairns hits out at government’s ‘housing disaster’ : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil he has not “thrown in the towel” on the ...
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Will a State-run building firm ease the housing crisis?: Many Government backbenchers were restive in the hours after the decision not to extend the evictions ...
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Varadkar: Banks cannot have it both ways on rate increases: Taoiseach says mortgage rate hikes should be matched by similar rise in rate of interest for deposits
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'No doubt' Biden is backing Ireland in bid for Grand Slam glory: Joe Biden's distant relative, Irish Rugby legend Rob Kearney was in attendance at the ...
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17 councils have no emergency beds ahead of eviction ban lifting: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said councils were 'ramping up the provision of emergency accommodation' ...
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Taoiseach registers as a landlord for first time: Varadkar declares Castleknock apartment where he lived before moving into partner’s home on Register of ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-planning/2023/03/08/taoiseach-registers-as-a-landlord-for-first-time/
Varadkar ‘not overly concerned’ about unnecessary public transport trips: Taoiseach said free public transport would create ‘genuine problems’ after Minister ...
irishtimes.com/transport/2023/03/07/varadkar-not-overly-concerned-about-unnecessary-public-transport-trips/
Government set to end evictions ban at end of month: The Government will tomorrow discuss ending the evictions ban at the end of the month ...
rte.ie/news/2023/0306/1360449-politics/
ECB rate hike raises costs for almost 250,000 mortgage holders: Half-point interest rate rise will add €1,000 a year on a €300,000 mortgage ...
irishtimes.com/your-money/2023/03/17/ecb-rate-hike-raises-costs-for-almost-250000-mortgage-holders/
Green TDs to discuss plan for imminent Sinn Féin eviction ban motion: Leo Varadkar this week defended Government’s decision to let moratorium lapse at the end of ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-planning/2023/03/16/green-tds-to-discuss-plan-for-imminent-sinn-fein-eviction-ban-motion/
Drogheda driving test wait time 'untenable' - Taoiseach: The Taoiseach has condemned as untenable a waiting time of "almost a year" for a ...
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it will be a matter for the Cabinet to weigh up the pros and cons of the current ban on evictions and to make a decision ... Show more
Varadkar reveals deficit of 250,000 homes in State, admitting crisis will take time to solve
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/03/08/varadkar-reveals-deficit-of-250000-homes-in-state-admitting-crisis-will-take-time-to-solve/
Eviction ban will not be extended and will lapse at end of month: Decision follows lengthy discussions between Coalition leaders and Minister for Housing
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/03/07/eviction-ban-hangs-in-balance-due-to-conflicting-views-over-best-approach/
Ending eviction ban could ‘very possibly’ increase homelessness, says Minister for Housing
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/03/07/ending-eviction-ban-could-very-possibly-increase-homelessness-minister-for-housing-admits/
New Social Democrats leader Cairns hits out at government’s ‘housing disaster’ : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil he has not “thrown in the towel” on the ...
businesspost.ie/politics/new-social-democrats-leader-cairns-hits-out-at-governments-housing-disaster/
Daniel McConnell: A ringside seat at history in the making : During 17 years at Leinster House there have been angry exchanges, differences overcome ...
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Miriam Lord: From lovely busts to bickering and bust-ups in the Dáil: On International Women’s Day, female TDs give out about injustice while the men give ...
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2023/03/08/miriam-lord-from-lovely-busts-to-bickering-and-bust-ups-in-the-dail/
Living with Leo Varadkar: Ukrainian musician on how she fled home and ended up in the Taoiseach’s house
irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/02/24/living-with-leo-varadkar-ukrainian-musician-on-how-she-fled-home-and-ended-up-in-the-taoiseachs-house/
Adeleke and Coscoran set new Irish records: Rhasidat Adeleke and Andrew Coscoran both set national records on a shining Saturday for Irish athletics.
rte.ie/sport/athletics/2023/0225/1358882-coscoran-smashes-41-year-old-irish-record-in-birmingham/
New energy credit over winter period 'a possibility': The Taoiseach has said another energy credit over the winter months has not been ruled out.
rte.ie/news/politics/2023/0302/1359969-energy-credit/
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has promised a 'full public inquiry' into Ireland's handling of Covid-19 pandemic ... Show more
New Social Democrats leader Cairns hits out at government’s ‘housing disaster’ : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil he has not “thrown in the towel” on the ...
businesspost.ie/politics/new-social-democrats-leader-cairns-hits-out-at-governments-housing-disaster/
Improving tax treatment for landlords a ‘good idea’, Varadkar says: Taoiseach’s comments come as Government deliberates over whether to extend temporary ban of ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/02/23/improving-tax-treatment-for-landlords-a-good-idea-varadkar-says/
Varadkar not against reforming Attorney General’s role ‘in principle’: Responding to a bill drafted by the Labour Party that calls for the AG to have regard for ...
businesspost.ie/politics/varadkar-not-against-reforming-attorney-generals-role-in-principle/
Ukrainian refugee Olesia Borsuk did not know who Leo Varadkar was when she moved in with him and his partner Matt Barrett in May, 2022 ... Show more
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the deal between the EU and the UK provided "workable and durable" solutions to issues raised by the Northern Ireland ... Show more
Cost of living: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar denies there's nothing for middle income earners
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Eviction ban ‘didn’t work’ to curb homelessness, Taoiseach says: Homelessness in Ireland hits another record high, according to figures published on Friday
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/02/25/eviction-ban-didnt-work-to-curb-homelessness-taoiseach-says/
Support for Fine Gael and Labour rises in latest poll: Support for Fine Gael has increased but Sinn Féin remains the most popular party, the latest Sunday ...
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Threshold says renters should have 10-year security of tenure: John-Mark McCafferty queries mooted tax break for landlords — and said there should also be a ...
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Leo Varadkar 'alarmed' at Ireland's low home-ownership rates: Ireland is in the bottom three in the European Union for home-ownership ...
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Pensioner received electricity bill for almost €1,000, Dáil told: Johnny Guirke said the bill covered a 59-day period from December 7, 2022, to February 3, 2023 ...
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Pointed Dáil exchanges as Opposition claims anti-migrant anger 'rooted in housing and healthcare crises'
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‘Weeks to months’ before all services at fire-damaged Wexford hospital resume: "I’ve given everyone here the assurance that the government will do ...
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Leo Varadkar suggests rent eviction ban could be extended: Taoiseach also defended the proposed bill to exclude up to 40% of survivors from the mother and baby ...
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Elderly GAA fans excluded by cashless policy, TD warns: People who ‘gave their life’ to the sport may not have wherewithal to pre-book tickets ...
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2023/02/15/elderly-gaa-fans-excluded-by-cashless-policy-td-warns/
Eviction ban bill passes in Dáil after junior housing minister forgets to oppose in ‘rookie error’
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Cost of living: Irish government agrees targeted package: Leo Varadkar announces €470m (£413m) is to be allocated for social protection measures.
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Junior minister Niall Collins strongly denies claims he did not declare home ownership on planning application
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Fuel prices to creep back up this summer as excise duty cuts are phased out: The price of fuel at the pumps is set to rise in stages over the summer months ...
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/fuel-prices-to-creep-back-up-this-summer-as-excise-duty-cuts-are-phased-out-42348035.html
A People Before Profit bill to ban evictions has progressed to detailed scrutiny stage, after the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning ... Show more
Varadkar: Staff shortages reflect shortcomings in housing and childcare: The Taoiseach said: "People simply won’t take up a job if they can’t find anywhere ...
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