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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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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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Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader
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.
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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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Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar
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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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‘Too old’ Biden again spotted with ‘cheat codes’ in meeting with Irish PM
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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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Varadkar to undertake final engagement as Taoiseach in NI
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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 ...
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O’Neill says it is ‘business as usual’ for Stormont in aftermath of Donaldson resignation
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O’Neill says it is ‘business as usual’ for Stormont in aftermath of ...
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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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Paul Hosford: No longer the man for the job, Leo Varadkar’s life is now ...
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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 resignation will not prompt early general election — Martin
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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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Varadkar hopeful of EU agreement on need for ceasefire
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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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Varadkar tells global summit ‘defence not all about weapons’ – but it ...
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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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Varadkar: Sinn Féin-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at ...
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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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Parents seek meeting with Taoiseach, Tánaiste over scoliosis surgery ...
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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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Robinson urges Taoiseach to press Biden on Israel support
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Report into Toy Show The Musical reads 'very poorly' for RTÉ, says Taoiseach
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Report into Toy Show The Musical reads 'very poorly' for RTÉ ...
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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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Leo Varadkar: Public sector deal will help low-paid workers in particular
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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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Varadkar: Government may have say on naming rights
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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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Under the current system, the parliamentary party accounts for 65% of the vote, while ordinary members contribute 25% and councillors 10%
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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 scandals make reform of TV licence fee harder – Taoiseach
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RTÉ spends nearly €75,000 appealing findings against broadcaster in bogus self-employment cases
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RTÉ spends nearly €75,000 appealing findings against broadcaster in bogus ...
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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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Public to see benefit of Budget before Christmas - FG
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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.
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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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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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Prepare for Rees-Mogg’s ‘anachronistic upper-class mannerisms’ ...
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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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Varadkar to discuss delivery of key department plans at special meeting
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says he is ‘not leaving’, regardless of GRA vote outcome
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says he is ‘not leaving’, regardless of GRA ...
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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
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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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Energy supports for households and businesses in Budget
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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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New director general to unveil changes within RTÉ
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.
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RTÉ crisis: Thousands don't pay TV licence fee in wake of secret payment scandal
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RTÉ crisis: Thousands don't pay TV licence fee in wake of secret ...
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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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TikTok contacted Taoiseach days after app ban
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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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Taoiseach says any RTÉ bailout will have to come with conditions
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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
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Some RTÉ payments may have been 'on the wrong side of the law', says Varadkar
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Some RTÉ payments may have been 'on the wrong side of the law' ...
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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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Bonfires to be lit in loyalist areas across Northern Ireland
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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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Miriam Lord: Leo makes touching plea for TDs to behave themselves
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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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Varadkar outlines budget priorities in FG party meeting
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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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The strange saga of Fr Peter McVerry’s eviction ban claim
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Zelenskyy thanks Varadkar for Ireland's 'important support' during phone call
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Micheál Martin says Bertie Ahern welcome in Fianna Fáil as party does not 'give life sentences'
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Micheál Martin says Bertie Ahern welcome in Fianna Fáil as party does not ...
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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’s new housing target shows there’s a mountain still to climb
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Varadkar doesn't want Fine Gael 'dragged into' a culture war on transgender issues
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Varadkar doesn't want Fine Gael 'dragged into' a culture ...
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Varadkar reveals deficit of 250,000 homes in State, admitting crisis will take time to solve
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Varadkar reveals deficit of 250,000 homes in State, admitting crisis will ...
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SF would compensate families charged for private nursing home care, says McDonald
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SF would compensate families charged for private nursing home care ...
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Varadkar: Claims nursing home patients were denied refunds 'grossly misrepresented'
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Varadkar: Claims nursing home patients were denied refunds 'grossly ...
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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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Nursing home charges: Ex-special adviser to Mary Harney defends 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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Varadkar and Sunak hold first bilateral phone call
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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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Q&A: The nursing home charges controversy explained
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Paschal Donohoe says donation made to FG in excess of allowable limit will be refunded
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Paschal Donohoe says donation made to FG in excess of allowable limit will ...
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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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Daniel McConnell: Donohoe’s credibility is being eroded by a minor ...