Irish politician, 14th Taoiseach from 2017 to 2020
Leo Varadkar: United Ireland 'should never be about money': Mr Varadkar reacted to a study which suggested the initial cost could be between €8bn and €20bn a ...
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Leo Varadkar to meet with Northern leaders in last major job as Taoiseach: Varadkar will formally resign as coalition leader on Monday evening
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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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Paid articlePaid Ireland’s Harris Set to Become Prime Minister in Uncontested Bid: Ireland’s Simon Harris was named leader of his liberal Fine Gael party on Sunday ...
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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.
Poll suggests drop in support for Sinn Féin but rise for Aontú and Independents: Support for Fine Gael is down one point at 19%, but the survey was conducted ...
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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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Varadkar resignation will not prompt early general election — Martin: While Mr Martin said he was surprised by the Taoiseach’s announcement, he insisted that the ...
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Prime Ministership: Simon Harris to become the new head of government of Ireland: After Prime Minister Varadkar surprisingly announced his resignation ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader: Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
No regrets as Leo Varadkar limbers up for the last dance in Brussels: Suddenly, the Taoiseach seems tired of it all. Tired of Brussels, even
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Simon Harris, the ‘TikTok Taoiseach,’ Is Ireland’s New Leader: The 37-year-old was sworn in Tuesday as the country's youngest ever leader, replacing Leo Varadkar ...
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Out of Office: Paddy Cosgrave returns and Varadkar resigns: The Business Post gets you up to date with the big stories of the day
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From Varadkar’s cabinet announcement to Harris’ final manoeuvrers, here’s how the change in the Fine Gael’s leader played out
Inside story of Leo’s departure and Simon’s ascension : From Varadkar’s cabinet announcement to Harris’ final manoeuvrers, here’s how the change in the Fine ...
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Simon Harris: Ireland’s new PM-in-waiting charts path forward amid political shifts
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From Varadkar’s cabinet announcement to Harris’ final manoeuvrers, here’s how the change in the Fine Gael’s leader played out
Inside story of Leo’s departure and Simon’s ascension : From Varadkar’s cabinet announcement to Harris’ final manoeuvrers, here’s how the change in the Fine ...
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Inside story of Leo’s departure and Simon’s ascension : From Varadkar’s cabinet announcement to Harris’ final manoeuvrers, here’s how the change in the Fine ...
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Inside story of Leo’s departure and Simon’s ascension : From Varadkar’s cabinet announcement to Harris’ final manoeuvrers, here’s how the change in the Fine ...
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Paid articlePaid Analysis: Leo Varadkar won the hearts of big business but forgot Irish SMEs in the end
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'My reasons for stepping down are both personal and political,' Leo Varadkar told a hastily arranged news conference in Dublin as he stepped down as Ireland's ... Show more
Leo Varadkar resigns following referendum defeat: The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to step down as Ireland's prime minister and as the leader of his party ...
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Social welfare supports will increase annually, says Varadkar: All social welfare payments will jump by €12 per week from January under measures announced in the ...
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Leo Varadkar and cabinet sub-committee discussed cutting Ukrainian refugee benefits
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'Not okay to dismiss somebody because of their political views' - Leo Varadkar on Dublin woman sacked by Wix o
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RTÉ spends nearly €75,000 appealing findings against broadcaster in bogus self-employment cases
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Minimum wage hikes and other labour reforms ‘immensely positive’ for Ireland, Varadkar says
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New labour laws ‘will add €4,200 per head to Irish firms’ employment costs’: Lobby group RGData asks Varadkar: ‘Just precisely where do you and your government ...
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Paid articlePaid Blow to Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael veteran TD Richard Bruton confirms his retirement
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Paid articlePaid Taoiseach calls on Dee Forbes to attend Oireachtas committees following her resignation from RTÉ
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: RTÉ admits 'serious breach of trust' in undisclosed payments of €345,000 to Ryan Tubridy
- RTÉ confirmed under declaring payments to Ryan Tubridy by €120,000 between 2017 and 2019.
- Over six years, RTÉ under reported Tubridy's earnings by a total of €345,000.
- Tubridy also received an additional payment of €18,750 for the first three months of 2023, bringing his overpayment to €345,000.
- RTÉ Chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh sent an email to Montrose staff, acknowledging that 'the coming days and weeks will be difficult for all of us'.
Leo Varadkar reacts to Dee Forbes' resignation from RTE, says reform of TV license is suspended
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Varadkar hails Nicola Sturgeon as a ‘true European’ after shock resignation: Sturgeon’s decision to step down as Scotland’s first minister comes amid a turbulent ...
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Daniel McConnell: Fall of Damien English inevitable and robs Varadkar of momentum
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Housing crisis adds stress on firms recruiting abroad, warns Enterprise Ireland: Exclusive reporting on Munster, national and international business news and how ...
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