Leo Varadkar to reveal why he stepped down as Taoiseach on the Late Late Show: Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will appear on this week’s Late Late Show in his ...
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Varadkar warns against ‘toxicity’ of political debate as Harris elected taoiseach
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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.
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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Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar: Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate ...
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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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‘Too old’ Biden again spotted with ‘cheat codes’ in meeting with Irish PM : US President Joe Biden on Friday (Mar 15) was again captured with his ‘cheat codes’ ...
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Leo Varadkar attends final Cabinet meeting as taoiseach: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is attending what is likely to be his final Cabinet meeting.
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Varadkar to undertake final engagement as Taoiseach in NI: Leo Varadkar will undertake his final engagement as Taoiseach today when he visits Northern Ireland ...
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the US President it is possible “to be for Israel and for Palestine” during a speech at a White House event for St Patrick’s ...
O’Neill says it is ‘business as usual’ for Stormont in aftermath of Donaldson resignation
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Paul Hosford: No longer the man for the job, Leo Varadkar’s life is now changed immeasurably
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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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Varadkar hopeful of EU agreement on need for ceasefire: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that he is hoping that all 27 EU States will be able to agree over the next ...
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‘Politicians used to be able to close the door on abuse but that’s not possible now’: how social media turned
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Varadkar confident in Stormont stability as he departs office: The taoiseach made his final official visit to Northern Ireland on Monday for the North-South ...
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Varadkar tells global summit ‘defence not all about weapons’ – but it wasn’t clear if anyone was listening
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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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‘Micheál and Eamon, can you remain on to discuss a personal issue,” Leo Varadkar asked at the regular weekly meeting of the three-party leaders in government ... Show more
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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“We See Our History in Their Eyes” Irish Leader Calls for Gaza Ceasefire in White House Address
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Varadkar: Sinn Féin-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at Stormont: Varadkar: Sinn Féin-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at ...
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Just days before St. Patrick’s Day, US President Joe Biden and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar pledged to work together to secure a ceasefire in the ... Show more
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‘Our once and always leader’ – Leo Varadkar pays tribute to ‘inspiration’ John Bruton in graveside oration
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Parents seek meeting with Taoiseach, Tánaiste over scoliosis surgery delays: Lengthening waiting lists for orthopaedic operations for children amount to a ...
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Robinson urges Taoiseach to press Biden on Israel support: Former president Mary Robinson has called on the Taoiseach to urge the US to end its military and ...
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Philip Ryan: How a Fine Gael candidate selection backfired – and why it could be the start of a difficult year
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Report into Toy Show The Musical reads 'very poorly' for RTÉ, says Taoiseach
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Leo Varadkar: Public sector deal will help low-paid workers in particular: The Taoiseach said there are agreements around reforms and efficiencies in return for ...
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Varadkar: Government may have say on naming rights: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says they may look at introducing a proviso that the government will have to be ...
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Living in financial fear: ‘The past year my monthly mortgage payments have gone up by €559. At one point, I es
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EU summit: European Union has ‘lost credibility’ due to stance on Gaza, Varadkar says
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Taoiseach 'hopeful' Galway ring road will be granted permission next year
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Irish prime minister confident Northern Ireland deal within reach
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RTÉ scandals make reform of TV licence fee harder – Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said 'there will still be a lot of people who would refuse to pay and resent paying' ...
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RTÉ spends nearly €75,000 appealing findings against broadcaster in bogus self-employment cases
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Public to see benefit of Budget before Christmas - FG: The Taoiseach has said that the public will see the benefit of Budget 2024 before Christmas ...
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Hot air and hen parties: sparks fly as Varadkar and Ryan challenged at farmer meeting
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks ahead of the final meeting to agree the details of Budget 2024. The final package will be unveiled on Tuesday October 10.
Varadkar’s reference to Benefits Street in disability payments reforms discussion ‘not appropriate’
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has guaranteed the families at the centre of the Temple Street Children's Hospital spinal surgery controversy that the expert review ... Show more
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New RTÉ DG Kevin Bakhurst ‘off to a good start’ - Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar says it is important to remember ‘whatever irregularities occurred in RTÉ ...
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Coalition leaders meet to debate cost of living measures ahead of October's budget
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Prepare for Rees-Mogg’s ‘anachronistic upper-class mannerisms’, Varadkar told before meeting
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Varadkar to discuss delivery of key department plans at special meeting: RTÉ report, forestry targets, and energy support schemes among agenda
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says he is ‘not leaving’, regardless of GRA vote outcome
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BREAKING: Humza Yousaf has been featured on the prestigious TIME 100 Next list, which recognises rising leaders across the world ... Show more
Irish PM downbeat on chances of end to Northern Ireland political stalemate: Confidence is waning among politicians in Northern Ireland about whether it will be ...
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Quick Glance: Irish PM skeptical about ending political stalemate in Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar expresses skepticism about ending the political stalemate.
- The devolved regional government was central to the 1998 peace agreement, largely ending three decades of violence.
- The DUP collapsed the government over 18 months ago in protest against the post-Brexit agreement with the EU.
- Talks between the DUP and the British government are still ongoing and progressing slowly.
I Believe There Will Be a United Ireland in My Lifetime, Taoiseach Varadkar Says: Irish premier Leo Varadkar believes there will be a united Ireland in his ...
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Energy supports for households and businesses in Budget: Households and businesses will get financial support in the Budget to help pay energy bills this winter ...
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New director general to unveil changes within RTÉ: Kevin Bakhurst will lay out his plan to restore trust in the broadcaster starting with an email to staff on ...
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Quick Glance: RTÉ: Leo Varadkar Calls for Change at the Top
- Taoiseach Leo Varadkar emphasizes that trust in RTÉ can only be restored through organizational changes.
- Mr. Bakhurst met with Irish Minister for Media, Catherine Martin, on Thursday.
- Varadkar is confident that Mr. Bakhurst will share his plans with staff and the nation on Monday.
- Varadkar urges reforms to the TV license system during this government's tenure.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: “Notwithstanding the recent controversy, the licence fee pays for our news, pays for arts broadcasting, sports, children’s ... Show more
RTÉ crisis: Thousands don't pay TV licence fee in wake of secret payment scandal
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TikTok contacted Taoiseach days after app ban: TikTok wrote to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to express its disappointment days after the issuing of advice restricting ...
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Taoiseach says any RTÉ bailout will have to come with conditions: The Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting also heard requests for Transport Minister Eamon Ryan ...
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The Oireachtas Committee on Media has received legal clearance to invite a number of former RTÉ executives and board members to its session next Wednesday | ... Show more
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has made an unannounced visit to Kyiv after travelling late on Tuesday night to meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy ... Show more
Some RTÉ payments may have been 'on the wrong side of the law', says Varadkar
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Corporate Enforcement Authority and Gardaí assessing complaints made about RTÉ – Leo Varadkar
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Bonfires to be lit in loyalist areas across Northern Ireland: Bonfires will be lit in loyalist areas across Northern Ireland later to usher in the main date in ...
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Miriam Lord: Leo makes touching plea for TDs to behave themselves: Calls made for a return to the respectful discourse of the past
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Taoiseach calls on Dee Forbes to attend Oireachtas committees following her resignation from RTÉ
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Quick 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'.
Discussions at the British-Irish Council summit meeting focused on the provision of affordable housing across member administrations
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Varadkar outlines budget priorities in FG party meeting: The Taoiseach has said that middle income families and earners who pay too much tax will be a priority ...
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WATCH: US President Joe Biden visits Áras an Uachtaráin to meet President Michael D Higgins, followed by a meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Farmleigh ... Show more
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The strange saga of Fr Peter McVerry’s eviction ban claim: Homelessness campaigner withdrew suggestion on Wednesday that Darragh O’Brien was ‘overridden’ by ...
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Zelenskyy thanks Varadkar for Ireland's 'important support' during phone call
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Matt Cooper: Forget ‘Landlord Leo’, the real issue is the failure to deliver housing
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Micheál Martin says Bertie Ahern welcome in Fianna Fáil as party does not 'give life sentences'
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Varadkar’s new housing target shows there’s a mountain still to climb: Taoiseach’s remarks in tune with others who believe aiming for 33,000 new homes each year ...
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Varadkar doesn't want Fine Gael 'dragged into' a culture war on transgender issues
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Varadkar reveals deficit of 250,000 homes in State, admitting crisis will take time to solve
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SF would compensate families charged for private nursing home care, says McDonald
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Varadkar: Claims nursing home patients were denied refunds 'grossly misrepresented'
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Nursing home charges: Ex-special adviser to Mary Harney defends legal strategy : ‘As soon as there is litigation against the State, there has to be a legal ...
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Varadkar and Sunak hold first bilateral phone call: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have held their first bilateral phone ...
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Q&A: The nursing home charges controversy explained: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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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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