Irish politician, 14th Taoiseach from 2017 to 2020
What Ireland Prime Minister Varadkar's Exit Means for Political Landscape: The sudden exit of Prime Minister Leo Varadkar leaves Ireland at a crossroads ...
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Ireland set for its youngest ever prime minister after Simon Harris is elected leader of the Fine Gael party
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
'No one event, no one thing' behind decision to step down, says Varadkar
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Varadkar hasn’t decided if he will stand in next election: The taoiseach said he would make a decision in the next few months about whether to contest the next ...
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Fine Gael faces challenge as Cannon announces exit: Ten TDs elected for Fine Gael in the 2020 General Election have now announced that they are not going to ...
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Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language: Two proposed amendments, which voters considered on Friday, were intended to reflect ...
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Quick Glance: Varadkar Admits Defeat in Ireland's Referendum on Family, Women's Roles
- Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced that the referendum on redefining family and women's roles in the constitution has failed.
- The government backed the proposed changes, aiming to broaden the family definition and clarify women's duties in society.
- The two proposals sought to amend article 41 of the Irish constitution from 1937 to recognize and distribute the care provided by family members.
- The votes reflect Ireland's evolving identity and the diminishing influence of the once-dominant Roman Catholic Church in the country.
Simon Harris: Ireland’s new PM-in-waiting charts path forward amid political shifts
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Referendums No vote would be a 'setback for the country', Taoiseach says: Yes and No sides hold final press conferences ahead of Friday’s voting on the ...
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Josepha Madigan resigns as junior minister and will not contest next election: In a statement today, Ms Madigan said she told Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of her plans ...
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Big Read: Finger pointed at Leo Varadkar as blame game begins over ‘mishandled, poorly timed and confusing’ re
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Paid articlePaid Voters are being asked to change Ireland's Constitution which says a woman's place is in the home
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President Biden jabs election jokes at jam-packed Gridiron Club Dinner: President Joe Biden attended the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner this weekend ...
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- President Joe Biden jokingly compared himself to Trump, highlighting mental fitness at a Gridiron Club event.
- Biden warned of democracy threats by Trump and emphasized the importance of a free press.
- The dinner gathered political figures like VP Kamala Harris and foreign diplomats, fostering bipartisan engagement.
'I want Wales to thrive.'Labour's Vaughan Gething has been formally elected as the new first minister for Wales, succeeding Mark Drakeford ... Show more news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-uk-politics-sunak-starmer-general-election-vote-labour-tories-speaker-sky-news-politics-hub-12593360
Pat Leahy: I’ve worked out when the general election is most likely to be: Two sets of political considerations will influence the decision: tactical and ...
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Once the fresh face of Irish politics, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces surprise resignation
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Paid articlePaid Taoiseach hints Dancing with the Stars winner is considering a move to politics: Varadkar ruled out ever taking part in the hit show himself
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Local and European elections to be held on Friday June 7: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Pat Leahy: Seven lessons for Leo Varadkar from the career of John Bruton: Don't always take the advice of officials' and don't play into your opponents' hands - ...
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Irish voters reject constitutional referendums on women and the family: Government concedes defeat over proposals to redefine ‘family’ and scrap references to ...
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Paid articlePaid Philip Ryan: How a Fine Gael candidate selection backfired – and why it could be the start of a difficult year
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Paid articlePaid Lucinda Creighton: Leo Varadkar’s drift from biggest EU political bloc is short-sighted
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Paid articlePaid Former Bord Gáis boss John Mullins brought in as Fine Gael’s election enforcer: John Mullins has long-standing association with party having worked alongside ...
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Paid articlePaid Phil Hogan: Economic and immigration pressures could force Leo Varadkar into June election
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Paid articlePaid Lucinda Creighton: Varadkar should end election chatter and commit to a full term
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Paid articlePaid RTÉ crisis: Plans to publish top ten earners last week were abandoned, and Taoiseach favours scrapping TV lice
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Taoiseach dismisses idea of ‘super-election’ in June: Comments come amid rising speculation of Autumn election
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Why wait to have the election in autumn if you can’t field your best team: Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin risk losing their star players McGrath and Donohoe on ...
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Paid articlePaid Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd to step down at next General Election: Mr O'Dowd has become the latest of several Fine Gael TDs who have announced the will be ...
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on speculation about an early election in 2024: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on speculation about an early election in 2024.
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Rugby player and radio DJ in the mix for Fine Gael's local election ticket: Leo Varadkar told his party's special conference that 70% of Fine Gael's ...
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Michael McDowell: Prospect of an early election is looming large in the imaginations of many in Leinster House
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'Inevitable' Varadkar will leave politics if Fine Gael go into opposition, says senator
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Leo Varadkar will lead Fine Gael into next election, say TDs: It comes amid intense speculation around Leinster House in recent weeks over whether Mr Varadkar ...
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Diarmaid Ferriter: Leo Varadkar seems poised to channel his inner de Valera: How much political mileage is in the Government’s insistence that ‘the centre must ...
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'Time to pass the baton': Former justice minister Charlie Flanagan will not contest next election
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Ivan Yates predicts Sinn Féin will win more than 70 seats in next general election
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Paid articlePaid Shane Coleman: Best days are over for Leo and his coalition as election looms: Our expectations have become unmanageable, but political parties over-promising to ...
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Paid articlePaid Sinn Féin going into government after next election is not a ‘slam dunk’ - Tánaiste
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Tadgh McNally: Poor turnout at Fine Gael think-in raises questions about Varadkar's support
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Leo's floral tribute to Mary Lou not a sign of coalition cosying: Niceties came to an abrupt halt with the Sinn Féin leader criticising the Government ...
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Fine Gael is not critically endangered, Taoiseach says on Fota trip: Mr Varadkar, who almost a decade ago said he planned to step down from politics by the time ...
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Varadkar: There’s a ‘very good chance’ the ruling coalition will be re-elected: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Taoiseach: Fine Gael has ‘no plans’ for early general election: Leo Varadkar says he will be leading his party into the next general election ...
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Paid articlePaid Abolishing USC would ‘endanger public finances’, Taoiseach says: Leo Varadkar said his party’s commitment to abolish the USC in the 2016 general election was ...
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Paid articlePaid Varadkar’s FG leadership under threat from party’s ‘rudderless drift’: With persistent poor poll ratings, it now appears Fine Gael could change its leader before ...
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Paid articlePaid Varadkar: 'I'll keep paying my TV licence': Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he hopes the Government will again look at restructuring and reorganising ...
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Varadkar still preferred leader among Fine Gael supporters: Good news for the Taoiseach as 52 per cent say they want him to lead the party into the next election ...
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Paid articlePaid The Taoiseach has ruled out an early general election and has as confirmed he will lead his party into the next poll.Leo Varadkar has not given any ... Show more
Varadkar still preferred leader among Fine Gael supporters: Good news for the Taoiseach as 52 per cent say they want him to lead the party into the next election ...
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Paid articlePaid We need to talk about Leo: There is growing discontent in the Fine Gael ranks about the party’s performance un
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Paid articlePaid Fine Gael politician quits party: ‘We’re not looking after the people we’re supposed to be looking after’
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Varadkar 'not concerned' over loss of key FG colleagues: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he is "not the slightest bit concerned" that key party ...
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Michael Creed standing down at next election in further headache for Varadkar: The Cork North-West TD is the latest Fine Gael representative to announce his ...
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‘I will wait and see’ – potential blow for Fine Gael as Richard Bruton yet to make mind up about running at ne
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Leo Varadkar’s team of city slickers will harm Fine Gael’s hopes of rural votes at election time
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Paid articlePaid Up to nine Fine Gael TDs expected not to run in next general election: Up to nine Fine Gael TDs expected not to run in next general election: A comprehensive ...
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Daniel McConnell: As mass exodus looms, are Fine Gael’s best days behind it?: Leo Varadkar has returned as Taoiseach, but his party is increasingly looking in ...
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Paid articlePaid Paschal Donohoe says donation made to FG in excess of allowable limit will be refunded
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Daniel McConnell: Donohoe’s credibility is being eroded by a minor controversy: Daniel McConnell: Donohoe’s credibility is being eroded by a minor controversy: A ...
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Paid articlePaid On The Plinth: Varadkar wants the trophy, but his team is walking off the pitch: On The Plinth: Varadkar wants the trophy, but his team is walking off the pitch: ...
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Taoiseach defends Donohoe as ‘man of integrity’ amid election expenses controversy
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gives first clues to next election date – and it won't be winter
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A house divided: tensions emerge between FF and FG as Varadkar hones in on housing
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Donohoe informed Taoiseach that Michael Stone would make statement on postering controversy
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Sinn Fein-led government would mean ‘fewer jobs and lower incomes’ – Varadkar: Sinn Fein-led government would mean ‘fewer jobs and lower incomes’ – Varadkar: A ...
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Lucrative ‘Leo’s lottery’ banks another €1m for Fine Gael’s election war chest
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Lucinda Creighton: Leo Varadkar’s early election plan may turn out to be the right one
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Ireland is unique in making its leadership swap work: Saturday’s simple transfer of power between Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar must be celebrated in context ...
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Gardaí will have resources to provide 'effective policing', pledges Varadkar
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Paid articlePaid Expect a minimal Cabinet reshuffle when Varadkar takes charge next weekend: Leinster House is in a frenzy of speculation but it’s not in Fine Gael’s or Fianna ...
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Reshuffle looms: Leo Varadkar wants general election commitment from Fine Gael ministers
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Daniel McConnell: Varadkar speaks of progress but Fine Gael is not a party of change
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Paid articlePaid Varadkar: We cannot have a leader who does not see Troubles killings as crimes: Mr Varadkar also ruled out going into coalition with Sinn Féin ...
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Varadkar targets housing crisis on return as Irish PM: Leo Varadkar was elected Irish prime minister for the second time on Saturday, taking over from Micheál ...
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Taoiseach pours cold water on prospect of transfer pact between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael ahead of next general election
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Fine Gael 'calm' despite poor polling performance: The party, which is targeting 32% of the vote in the next election, was polled at 20% and 18% in two ...
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Paid articlePaid Fine Gael in campaign mode as party aims for 32% of votes: Fine Gael politicians were told that the party can no longer try to be "everything to ...
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Paid articlePaid Cost of childcare, education and health to be tackled in cost of living crisis budget
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The gloves are off: Leo Varadkar knows next election could come down to a two-party scrap between Fine Gael and Sinn Féin
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