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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Paid articlePaid Taoiseach dismisses idea of ‘super-election’ in June: Comments come amid rising speculation of Autumn election
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Phil Hogan: Economic and immigration pressures could force Leo Varadkar into June election
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Paid articlePaid 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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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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RTÉ crisis: Plans to publish top ten earners last week were abandoned, and Taoiseach favours scrapping TV lice
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'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
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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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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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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 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 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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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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Lucinda Creighton: Varadkar should end election chatter and commit to a full term
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Paid articlePaid 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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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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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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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 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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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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Ivan Yates predicts Sinn Féin will win more than 70 seats in next general election
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Paid articlePaid Taoiseach defends Donohoe as ‘man of integrity’ amid election expenses 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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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gives first clues to next election date – and it won't be winter
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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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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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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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Gardaí will have resources to provide 'effective policing', pledges Varadkar
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Paid articlePaid Reshuffle looms: Leo Varadkar wants general election commitment from Fine Gael ministers
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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
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 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 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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