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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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.
Businesses praise Leo Varadkar’s leadership during Covid and Brexit ‘crises’ after shock resignation
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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.
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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Some in Varadkar’s constituency shocked by resignation, others ‘happy to see him go’
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Taoiseach: Israeli plans after Gaza truce 'unacceptable': Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that his understanding of the Israeli government's plans ...
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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.
'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
Paul Hosford and Tadgh McNally from the Irish Examiner political team react to Leo Varadkar's shock resignation.
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There will always be a 'black market' for Botox-type treatments, Taoiseach warns
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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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Paul Hosford: Lessons learned? Children's Hospital shows Government needs extra tuition
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Gerard Howlin: Children’s Hospital managed to be both rushed and meticulously planned
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‘No blame’ approach for Ireland’s Covid-19 inquiry, opposition told: Representatives of Sinn Féin, Labour, and Social Democrats met Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on ...
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Paid articlePaid Matt Cooper: Finally, penny drops that treating drugs scourge as justice issue has utterly failed
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Paid articlePaid Varadkar says there will be arrests over arson attacks on asylum-seeker accommodation
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Secret memo to Leo Varadkar warned legal cases over swine flu jab could cost State up to €750m
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Shape of Covid-19 inquiry begins to emerge – but will it satisfy Opposition and public?
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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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Paid articlePaid Simon Harris: Covid inquiry terms of reference expected before Cabinet ‘shortly’
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Paid articlePaid ‘Unpredictable events’ derailed delivery of Covid inquiry, Leo Varadkar says: Taoiseach pledges that Ireland’s inquiry into the pandemic will ‘certainly’ be held ...
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Paid articlePaid 'Unpredicted events in last couple of weeks' delayed covid inquiry, Taoiseach says
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‘This is beyond words’ - Politicians express deep shock at Dublin city centre stabbing
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Paid articlePaid Ireland's prime minister condemns anti-immigrant rioters after Dublin rampage
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Quick Glance: Chaos in Dublin: Deliveroo Driver Turns Hero
- Cleanup after train fire in Dublin
- Driver thwarts knife attack in Dublin
- Report from BBC News NI political editor in Dublin
- Inspection of damaged tram in Dublin
Varadkar: Inquiry to how state handled covid pandemic should be completed within a year
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Parents want to see Temple Street surgeon Connor Green back at work now: Children in need of specialist limb surgeries are suffering daily pain and risk ...
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Paid articlePaid Government faces ‘challenge’ in appointing Covid inquiry members, Varadkar warns: Country’s pandemic probe due to get underway in early 2024
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Paid articlePaid Friday news briefing: Israel’s response ‘beyond self-defence’, says Varadkar; Jason Corbett’s first wife ‘did not die of asthma attack’
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Taoiseach rules out statutory inquiry into poor outcomes of orthopaedic surgeries at Temple Street
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Violence in Israel and Gaza could spread to European streets if not de-escalated, Taoiseach warns
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Health budget deficit sparks conflict within Coalition: Varadkar and Martin in talks in a bid to de-escalate tensions
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Mary Lou McDonald: Letter suggests controversial Temple Street surgeries were discussed with management
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Paid articlePaid Varadkar says he would like to see Tony Holohan back in the public service: Holohan is publishing his memoirs this month about his role responding to the ...
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Paid articlePaid ‘Not sustainable’ to continue with pre-pandemic garda roster, Taoiseach tells Dáil
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Death of Palestinians a 'massacre', says Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald
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‘I went too far’ – Taoiseach apologises to Dr Tony Holohan for ‘angry’ comments during pandemic
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Ireland must prepare for fentanyl epidemic, says Taoiseach: It comes as gardaí confirmed that criminal networks are now examining ways of bringing fentanyl to ...
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Midleton flood relief scheme must be rolled out with wider land use plans, says Varadkar
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Call for Taoiseach to meet scoliosis advocacy group: The Scoliosis Advocacy Network has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to respond to their request to meet to ...
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Statutory inquiry into spinal surgeries not ruled out by Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar was responding to advocacy groups who say the HSE's review into failures in ...
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Leo Varadkar: Spinal surgery incidents may involve 'wider failure of clinical governance'
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Stephen Kenny reacts to disappointing Ireland defeat as qualification hangs by a thread
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Budget details on tax, health and social welfare to be finalised: The cost-of-living measures will not be as large as last year’s €4.1bn package ...
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‘Fly high darling’: Stacey Dooley pays tribute to mum Jemma McGowan who died following ovarian cancer battle
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Is it a hint at an election date? Leo Varadkar rolls out the barrel for 6am nightclubs by summer next year
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Paid articlePaid Man who murdered 10-month-old stepson after joking about drowning him in bleach jailed for life
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Mick Clifford: Leo tackles poverty with a €10 plaster: Mick Clifford: Leo tackles poverty with a €10 plaster: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic
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Sinéad O’Connor dies: Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leads tributes: Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leads tributes to Sinéad O’Connor as singer confirmed dead ...
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Quick Glance: Sinead O'Connor: Beauty, Intelligence, and Madness United
- Her ethereal beauty: the angelic skinhead.
- In a 2021 interview, she revealed that she had spent most of the past six years in a psychiatric hospital.
- I have interviewed Sinéad twice.
- Sinéad had written a memoir called Remembering.
Irish singing icon Sinéad O’Connor dies aged 56: Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed the Nothing Compares 2 U singer has passed away
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Cara Darmody: I won’t be going away and will continue to call out disability discrimination
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Irish Covid inquiry to be set up this year – Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said the first stage of the enquiry would be a scoping exercise
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Paid articlePaid Revealed: Letters sent by angry parents to Leo Varadkar after 'slow learners' remark
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Historic convictions for sex between men to be disregarded and conversion therapy banned under proposed laws
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Ireland’s crypto stance surprising amid an uncertain future: US crackdown on industry makes it difficult to see the upside despite overtures being made by other ...
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Mary Lou McDonald accuses Government of ‘feigning surprise’ at Tara Mines job losses
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Taoiseach admits to ‘chronic’ hospital overcrowding as 700 wait on trolleys: He says he rejects being in denial about the challenges facing the health service
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Government weighs mortgage relief to help ease pain from rate hikes: But the reintroduction of relief, which was phased out in 2020 can’t be “promised” ...
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Irish Covid inquiry to be set up this year – Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said the first stage of the enquiry would be a scoping exercise
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Paid articlePaid Watch: Biden almost hit by sliotar during camogie game: US President Joe Biden had a near miss while watching a camogie match with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
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Zelenskyy thanks Varadkar for Ireland's 'important support' during phone call
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Cancer test results backlog in southeast a matter of 'grave concern', says Taoiseach
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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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Varadkar to seek CMO’s advice over number of excess deaths reported in recent weeks
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SF would compensate families charged for private nursing home care, says McDonald
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At least seven asylum seekers told there is no State accommodation available following Citywest closure
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Taoiseach expects inquiry this year into handling of Covid-19: Varadkar says process not 'about pointing fingers or ascribing blame' but improving preparedness ...
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Hospital overcrowding is a symptom of the failure to reform the health service : Health reform is excruciatingly slow and we are seeing the results
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Use private hospitals to combat Covid-19 and flu surge, Taoiseach says: HSE warns healthcare system is under ‘sustained pressure’ from winter viruses as Varadkar ...
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Searching for balance in a world of work that is in flux: Companies and employees struggling to establish post-Covid working norms against a backdrop of ...
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Anne Harris: Varadkar, right now, is the leader we need: Ireland’s political safety hangs on the Taoiseach’s character; he has learned a lot in recent years
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Government not contemplating ‘Covid-type’ measures for Strep A: Leo Varadkar said there are no plans to segregate children into pods or anything similar to the ...
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Paid articlePaid Taoiseach to meet Donnelly and HSE tomorrow: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is due to meet Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and senior officials in the Health ...
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Reshuffle looms: Leo Varadkar wants general election commitment from Fine Gael ministers
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Varadkar: All resources will be deployed to tackle hospital overcrowding: The Taoiseach and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly are to meet with senior HSE ...
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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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Micheál Martin became taoiseach in a socially-distanced Convention Centre early in the pandemic, but his term also saw him contend with challenges like the ... Show more https://bit.ly/3HKcbxB
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