Opinion | How Ireland Fell Out of Love With Joe Biden: The president’s complicity with Israel’s assault on Gaza has damaged his relationship with the Irish ...
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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.
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
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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“We see our history in their eyes
A story of displacement, of dispossession, a national identity
Questions are denied, forced emigration ... Show more
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
Backlash over ‘cynical’ plan to relocate tent village from city centre to former nursing home site
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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 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 ...
Varadkar: Arsonists are 'seeking to blame others for their own problems'
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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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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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Varadkar says there will be arrests over arson attacks on asylum-seeker accommodation
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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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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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‘Complex’ genocide case against Israel ‘far from clear cut’, says Varadkar: Taoiseach expresses concern attacks on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen could ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/01/12/complex-genocide-case-against-israel-far-from-clear-cut-says-varadkar/
Varadkar condemns anti-refugee arson attacks: 'We may yet be investigating manslaughter and murder'
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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
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/12/29/leo-varadkar-on-dublin-no-city-is-100-safe/
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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Taoiseach 'deeply concerned' by suspected criminal damage done to properties due to house asylum seekers
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Irish PM 'deeply concerned' by fire at property earmarked for migrants
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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 ...
rte.ie/news/2023/1215/1422231-eu-gaza-israel/
Irish Leader Condemns Fire at Hotel Preparing to Host Asylum Seekers: Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said there was no justification for “violence ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/18/world/europe/ireland-fire-hotel-asylum-seekers.html
EU has 'lost credibility' on Israel and Palestine, says Ireland's PM
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EU moves towards sanctions against Hamas financers and extremist Israeli settlers
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/12/15/european-union-should-insist-on-two-state-solution-in-middle-east-taoiseach/
🔴 EU losing credibility over double standards amid Israel's war on Gaza, says Irish PM Leo Varadkar. LIVE updates: aje.io/bjs1ug
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 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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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.
Dublin riot live updates: Leo Varadkar says rioters are not Irish patriots - BBC News
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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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Dublin stabbing: Irish PM plea not to link crime with immigration: Leo Varadkar says some migrant communities are afraid after riots followed a school knife ...
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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
Irish ambassador meets Israeli official over Varadkar comments: Sonya McGuinness says she is surprised at Israel's criticism of the Irish government.
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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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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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Irish ambassador to appear before Israeli government amid row over Leo Varadkar tweet
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‘This is beyond words’ - Politicians express deep shock at Dublin city centre stabbing
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Irish PM pledges to modernise laws against hatred after Dublin riots: Ireland's prime minister pledged to modernise laws against hatred in the coming weeks after ...
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Israeli foreign minister accuses Irish taoiseach of legitimising terror over hostage statement
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Ireland PM provokes controversy with hostage 'lost' and 'found' comment
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Ireland ‘pushing hard’ to ensure Emily Hand is among first hostages released by Hamas - Taoiseach
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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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Government does not intend to expel Israeli ambassador as it is not a ‘common-sense approach’, says Taoiseach
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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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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 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
Sinn Féin foreign policy would ‘weaken Ireland’s influence in the world’, says Varadkar
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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 ...
rte.ie/news/2023/1102/1414358-hostage-gaza/
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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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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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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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 ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/10/26/taoiseach-to-push-eu-leaders-to-call-for-humanitarian-ceasefire-in-gaza/
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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Irish leader Leo Varadkar said rioters who burned cars and looted shops in central Dublin in response to a knife attack outside a school had "brought ... Show more
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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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 says he told von der Leyen her initial statements on Israel ‘lacked balance’
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/10/17/von-der-leyens-approach-to-israel-hamas-conflict-will-embolden-israel-opposition/
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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Irish PM says Israel actions in Gaza resemble 'something approaching revenge': Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday described Israel's actions in Gaza as ...
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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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Leo Varadkar calls for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas conflict: The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an independent ...
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Editorial: Loss of public cash through fraud and mismanagement is intolerable: The sums of taxpayers’ money being lost through the likes of welfare fraud and ...
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Clonmel crash: Whole nation mourns deaths, says Leo Vardkar: The four young people were on their way to an exam results celebration, Irish broadcaster RTÉ says.
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Quick Glance: Tragic Car Crash in Clonmel: National Mourning for Four Deaths
- Whole nation mourns four deaths in Clonmel
- Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: The whole of Ireland mourns
- Tánaiste Micheál Martin: Deeply saddened by loss of four young lives
- Mattie McGrath: Every parent's worst nightmare, Michael Lowry: Shock and sadness across the country
Leo Varadkar: Homophobia little more acceptable again in Ireland: The Taoiseach says he believes his relationship is treated differently than other political ...
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: Homophobia on the Rise Again in Ireland
- Taoiseach Leo Varadkar believes his relationship with his partner is treated differently because he is gay and not married.
- He also believes that homophobia has become more acceptable in Ireland.
- Mr Varadkar and his partner Dr Matt Barrett were public with their relationship for a few years, but have since pulled back.
- He stated that this has become a reason for some people to become homophobic again.
Leo Varadkar sounds alarm on rising hate in Ireland, denounces claims of 'wokeism'
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Garda recruitment targets ‘very hard’ to achieve, Taoiseach admits: Leo Varadkar is to meet with the Garda Commissioner next week to discuss recruitment issues
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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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‘It really poses a question as to why?’ – Only one woman inducted into Defence Forces out of the 617 who appli
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Man who murdered 10-month-old stepson after joking about drowning him in bleach jailed for life
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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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McGrath issues rebuke to Varadkar over budget promises: Finance minister reveals he will extend the €87m bank levy in Budget 2024
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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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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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No hotel rooms below €350 in Dublin during Taylor Swift concerts on booking site, Dáil hears
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Leo Varadkar says ‘positive feelings’ needed to counter far-right hate: The Taoiseach said that actions are being taken to combat hate groups travelling around ...
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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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