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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.
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Leo Varadkar's most viral moments as he steps down as Taoiseach: From 'welfare cheats cheat us all' to the letter to Kylie Minogue
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Leo Varadkar's most viral moments as he steps down as Taoiseach
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“We see our history in their eyes A story of displacement, of dispossession, a national identity Questions are denied, forced emigration ... Show more
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During St Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House, Irish Prime Minister Leo Eric Varadkar compared Ireland's history to the ongoing persecution of ... Show more
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Irish government loses public votes to update ‘sexist’ constitution: The Irish government conceded on Saturday that it had likely lost two referenda to change ...
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Irish government loses public votes to update ‘sexist’ constitution
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🔴 Irish PM Leo Varadkar told US President Biden that he wanted to discuss getting Hamas and Israel to agree to a ceasefire 'as soon as possible ...
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Varadkar: Arsonists are 'seeking to blame others for their own problems'
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Varadkar: Arsonists are 'seeking to blame others for their own ...
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Varadkar humbled as Irish voters refuse to change ‘sexist’ constitution: Irish government wanted to change the definition of ‘family’
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Varadkar humbled as Irish voters refuse to change ‘sexist’ constitution
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Three arrests in relation to arson attack on Dublin pub: Gardaí said that the three arrests on Thursday bring to 10 the number of people arrested for arson ...
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Three arrests in relation to arson attack on Dublin pub
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Wednesday’s Top Stories: 👉Israel blinded by rage says Varadkar, as Government hardens stance on Gaza 👉Garda issues Valentine’s Day warning as woman loses ... Show more
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Varadkar says there will be arrests over arson attacks on asylum-seeker accommodation
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Varadkar says there will be arrests over arson attacks on asylum-seeker ...
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Taoiseach questions EU-Israel agreement due to fears of human rights breach: Varadkar says EU-Israel relations are founded on an agreement which has a human ...
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Taoiseach questions EU-Israel agreement due to fears of human rights ...
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No preparatory meeting before  Taoiseach's call with Russian pranksters: Leo Varadkar was one of the world leaders to have been stung by two Russian ...
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No preparatory meeting before  Taoiseach's call with Russian ...
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‘Complex’ genocide case against Israel ‘far from clear cut’, says Varadkar: Taoiseach expresses concern attacks on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen could ...
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‘Complex’ genocide case against Israel ‘far from clear cut’, says Varadkar
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Varadkar condemns anti-refugee arson attacks: 'We may yet be investigating manslaughter and murder'
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Varadkar condemns anti-refugee arson attacks: 'We may yet be ...
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Leo Varadkar on Dublin: ‘No city is 100% safe’: Taoiseach says the murder rate, for example, is lower than most cities in the western world
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Leo Varadkar on Dublin: ‘No city is 100% safe’
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Singer competing to be Israel's Eurovision entry dies fighting in Gaza: Shaul Greenglick auditioned for the song contest in his military uniform
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Singer competing to be Israel's Eurovision entry dies fighting in Gaza
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Taoiseach 'deeply concerned' by suspected criminal damage done to properties due to house asylum seekers
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Taoiseach 'deeply concerned' by suspected criminal damage done ...
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Gaza ceasefire 'overwhelming view' among EU - Taoiseach: The Taoiseach has said the overwhelming view among European Union member states was that there ...
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Gaza ceasefire 'overwhelming view' among EU - Taoiseach
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EU moves towards sanctions against Hamas financers and extremist Israeli settlers
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EU moves towards sanctions against Hamas financers and extremist Israeli ...
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🔴 EU losing credibility over double standards amid Israel's war on Gaza, says Irish PM Leo Varadkar. LIVE updates: aje.io/bjs1ug
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Ireland’s prime minister urges EU leaders to call for Gaza ceasefire: Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says there is ‘some truth’ to accusations that EU employs ...
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Ireland’s prime minister urges EU leaders to call for Gaza ceasefire
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Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's Post About Emily Hand Sparks Backlash: Varadkar's post seemingly echoed a Bible verse, but nonetheless drew scorn from ...
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Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's Post About Emily Hand Sparks ...
Quick Glance: Emily Hand Recovering After Hostage Ordeal
  • Emily Hand's father says she is doing better than expected after being released by Hamas.

  • Irish-Israeli Emily was one of 17 hostages handed over on Saturday.

  • Her father, Thomas Hand, mentioned her significant weight loss.

  • 54 hostages were released by Hamas and 117 prisoners were freed by the Israeli government.
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Varadkar’s tweet regarding Emily Hand’s release prompts strong reaction: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar defends use of word ‘lost’ in relation to kidnapping of ...
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Varadkar’s tweet regarding Emily Hand’s release prompts strong reaction
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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
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Dublin: Irish police speak of worst violence “in decades” after riots: An attacker injured four people with a knife in front of a primary school in Dublin ...
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Dublin: Irish police speak of worst violence “in decades” after riots
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Armed patrols at synagogues, mosques and around home of Taoiseach: Armed gardaí have begun patrolling outside the Taoiseach’s home as part of a special security ...
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Armed patrols at synagogues, mosques and around home of Taoiseach
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Ireland PM provokes controversy with hostage 'lost' and 'found' comment
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Ireland PM provokes controversy with hostage 'lost' and ...
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Ireland ‘pushing hard’ to ensure Emily Hand is among first hostages released by Hamas - Taoiseach
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Ireland ‘pushing hard’ to ensure Emily Hand is among first hostages ...
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Monday’s Top Stories: 👉 Senior gardaí promise large-scale arrests of Dublin riot ringleaders and participants 👉 Varadkar’s tweet regarding Emily Hand’s release ... Show more
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Israeli ambassador criticises Irish Govt stance on war: The Israeli Ambassador in Dublin has said she does not believe Ireland is politically neutral in respect ...
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Israeli ambassador criticises Irish Govt stance on war
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Government does not intend to expel Israeli ambassador as it is not a ‘common-sense approach’, says Taoiseach
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Government does not intend to expel Israeli ambassador as it is not a ...
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Mick Clifford: Build more prisons? Give it a break, Leo: Leo Varadkar's call in the wake of the Ashling Murphy case to build more prisons is a deflection from ...
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Mick Clifford: Build more prisons? Give it a break, Leo
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Taoiseach condemns TD’s ‘frightening’ move to sue Irish Times journalist: Varadkar says personally suing journalists designed to ‘make them think twice about ...
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Taoiseach condemns TD’s ‘frightening’ move to sue Irish Times journalist
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he is aware of similar protests 'being organised online' and pledges to 'modernise laws against hatred'. trib.al/Rx0iR33 📺 Sky 501 ... Show more
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Sinn Féin foreign policy would ‘weaken Ireland’s influence in the world’, says Varadkar
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Sinn Féin foreign policy would ‘weaken Ireland’s influence in the world’ ...
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Varadkar 'not briefed' on Irish hostage reports: The Taoiseach has said he has not been briefed on any reports of an "Irish citizen being ...
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Varadkar 'not briefed' on Irish hostage reports
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Violence motivated by hate: Irish PM: Rioters who torched vehicles and looted shops in Dublin following a knife attack outside a school brought "shame" on ...
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Violence motivated by hate: Irish PM
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Irish people killed in Korean War honoured: Irish people killed in the Korean War have been honoured at a ceremony in Seoul.
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Irish people killed in Korean War honoured
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Jerusalem summons Irish envoy after PM’s ‘outrageous’ remarks: Leo Varadkar called Irish-Israeli captive Emily Hand 'an innocent child who was lost and has now ...
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Jerusalem summons Irish envoy after PM’s ‘outrageous’ remarks
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Taoiseach to push EU leaders to call for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza: Leo Varadkar says fact that Hamas may not pause hostilities with Israel needs to be ...
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Taoiseach to push EU leaders to call for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza
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Terry Glavin: Antisemitic Ireland needs to shake off the imbecility: Not a few of Ireland's gallant heroes were vulgar antisemites and Nazi collaborators
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Terry Glavin: Antisemitic Ireland needs to shake off the imbecility
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Taoiseach hails bravery of assaulted man who helped gardaí catch double murderer: The testimony of Mr Burke, who lost an eye in the attack, was seen as crucial ...
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Taoiseach hails bravery of assaulted man who helped gardaí catch double ...
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Varadkar accuses Israeli government of breaching international law in Gaza siege: Taoiseach says Israel is engaging in ‘collective punishment’ against people of ...
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Varadkar accuses Israeli government of breaching international law in Gaza ...
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Varadkar says he told von der Leyen her initial statements on Israel ‘lacked balance’
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Varadkar says he told von der Leyen her initial statements on Israel ...
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Israeli retaliation in Gaza breaches international law — Ireland’s leader: Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has criticised the Israeli military for its ongoing ...
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Israeli retaliation in Gaza breaches international law — Ireland’s leader
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Taoiseach calls on Israel to show restraint: Mr Varadkar said that he believed Israel had the right to defend itself following attacks by Hamas over the weekend ...
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Taoiseach calls on Israel to show restraint
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A ‘unique voice’: President Higgins leads tributes to Sinéad O’Connor: Leo Varadkar says the singer’s music was ‘loved around the world and her talent was ...
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A ‘unique voice’: President Higgins leads tributes to Sinéad O’Connor
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Varadkar: It was a ‘privilege’ to attend funeral of Sinéad O’Connor: The Taoiseach and President Michael D Higgins were among those who attended the funeral.
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Varadkar: It was a ‘privilege’ to attend funeral of Sinéad O’Connor
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Eilis O’Hanlon: Fine Gael was once the party of law and order, but it’s just big on talk, short on action now
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Eilis O’Hanlon: Fine Gael was once the party of law and order ...
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Brianna Parkins: I found the misogyny in Australia tough to deal with but Ireland’s kind is harder to fight against
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Cara Darmody: I won’t be going away and will continue to call out disability discrimination
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Cara Darmody: I won’t be going away and will continue to call out ...
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No hotel rooms below €350 in Dublin during Taylor Swift concerts on booking site, Dáil hears
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No hotel rooms below €350 in Dublin during Taylor Swift concerts on ...
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Five attackers of Navan schoolboy told gardaí their ‘victim had burned a Bible’: Five boys who were arrested over the assault on a 14-year-old schoolboy in Navan ...
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Five attackers of Navan schoolboy told gardaí their ‘victim had burned a ...