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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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Most independents say they won't vote for Harris: Just one of the Dáil's 22 Independent TDs said they were going to vote with the Coalition when Fine ...
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Most independents say they won't vote for Harris
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Simon Coveney says he will run for Fine Gael again in next general election : Minister says make-up of the new Cabinet would be a matter for new party leader and ...
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Simon Coveney says he will run for Fine Gael again in next general ...
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37-year-old Simon Harris will become Ireland’s youngest leader after winning a party vote. He will replace prime minister Leo Varadkar who took the party by ... Show more
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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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Ireland set for its youngest ever prime minister after Simon Harris is ...
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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Simon Harris rules out coalition with Sinn Féin as he puts his name forward to be next FG leader and taoiseach
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Simon Harris rules out coalition with Sinn Féin as he puts his name ...
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Taoiseach resignation not expected to trigger election: Follow developments live as they happen as Leo Varadkar announces he is to step down as Taoiseach and ...
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Taoiseach resignation not expected to trigger election
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Fine Gael faces challenge as Cannon announces exit: Ten TDs elected for Fine Gael in the 2020 General Election have now announced that they are not going to ...
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Fine Gael faces challenge as Cannon announces exit
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says Government "respect" the referendum results and "take responsibility"
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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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Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language
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.
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Fergus Finlay: Keyboard 'heroes' have no understanding of good leadership
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Fergus Finlay: Keyboard 'heroes' have no understanding of good ...
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Josepha Madigan resigns as junior minister and will not contest next election: In a statement today, Ms Madigan said she told Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of her plans ...
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Josepha Madigan resigns as junior minister and will not contest next ...
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Referendums No vote would be a 'setback for the country', Taoiseach says: Yes and No sides hold final press conferences ahead of Friday’s voting on the ...
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Referendums No vote would be a 'setback for the country', Taoiseach says
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Government to introduce State contributory pension for carers: The Government is also looking at improving tax credits for stay-at-home parents
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Government to introduce State contributory pension for carers
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A look back at the weekend that was after two referendums on the definition of family and the role of care were comprehensively defeated ... Show more
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Voters are being asked to change Ireland's Constitution which says a woman's place is in the home
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Voters are being asked to change Ireland's Constitution which says a ...
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Coalition partners angered by Fianna Fáil distancing from referendum defeats: Fianna Fáil leader in the Seanad Lisa Chambers revealed that she had voted against ...
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Coalition partners angered by Fianna Fáil distancing from referendum ...
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President Biden jabs election jokes at jam-packed Gridiron Club Dinner: President Joe Biden attended the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner this weekend ...
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President Biden jabs election jokes at jam-packed Gridiron Club Dinner
Quick Glance: Biden Criticizes Trump at Gridiron Dinner
  • President Joe Biden jokingly compared himself to Trump, highlighting mental fitness at a Gridiron Club event.

  • Biden warned of democracy threats by Trump and emphasized the importance of a free press.

  • The dinner gathered political figures like VP Kamala Harris and foreign diplomats, fostering bipartisan engagement.
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Referendum results ‘in the balance’ and turnout will matter, Varadkar says: Fine Gael leader said ‘decisions are made by those who turn up’ as he appealed for ...
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Referendum results ‘in the balance’ and turnout will matter, Varadkar says
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Support for referendums falling, says Aontú leader: The Taoiseach has said that the Constitution is not just a legal document but a statement of values.
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Support for referendums falling, says Aontú leader
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Ireland: Referendums on family and the role of women failed: The government wanted to modernize the constitution. The concept of family was to be expanded and ...
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Ireland: Referendums on family and the role of women failed
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Government ‘defeated comprehensively’ in referenda – Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said the Government had been given ‘two wallops’ by the electorate.
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Government ‘defeated comprehensively’ in referenda – Taoiseach
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Fergus Finlay: Taoiseach and Tánaiste must make amends to people with disabilities
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Fergus Finlay: Taoiseach and Tánaiste must make amends to people with ...
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Irish reject constitutional changes: Irish voters have rejected two constitutional amendments that would redefine the family and the role of women in a ...
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Irish reject constitutional changes
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'I want Wales to thrive.'Labour's Vaughan Gething has been formally elected as the new first minister for Wales, succeeding Mark Drakeford ... Show more
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Elaine Loughlin: What should have been a simple referendum vote has now become a confusing mess
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Elaine Loughlin: What should have been a simple referendum vote has now ...
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Pat Leahy: I’ve worked out when the general election is most likely to be: Two sets of political considerations will influence the decision: tactical and ...
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Pat Leahy: I’ve worked out when the general election is most likely to be
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Once the fresh face of Irish politics, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces surprise resignation
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Leo Varadkar resigns following referendum defeat: The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to step down as Ireland's prime minister and as the leader of his party ...
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Leo Varadkar resigns following referendum defeat
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Gareth O'Callaghan: Government like a wayward horse that loses a jockey: This Government has made many mistakes but perhaps its biggest has been its failure ...
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Gareth O'Callaghan: Government like a wayward horse that loses a ...
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Taoiseach says he does not consider himself to be ‘woke’: “Like, people who say they’re anti-woke just seem to be against whatever new idea or new concept is ...
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Taoiseach says he does not consider himself to be ‘woke’
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Taoiseach hints Dancing with the Stars winner is considering a move to politics: Varadkar ruled out ever taking part in the hit show himself
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Taoiseach hints Dancing with the Stars winner is considering a move to ...
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Wording of both referendums 'weak' - Senator Mullen: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a yes vote in the upcoming referendums on family and care would ...
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Wording of both referendums 'weak' - Senator Mullen
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Referendum fallout: The 'deep disconnect' in Government: The last time people voted before the referendums was in the 2020 general election ...
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Referendum fallout: The 'deep disconnect' in Government
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Local and European elections to be held on Friday June 7: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Local and European elections to be held on Friday June 7
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Peadar Tóibín and Michael McDowell had that ‘if they were ice-cream, they’d lick themselves’ look to them all week. And why not? They were a tiny minority in ...
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Irish voters reject constitutional referendums on women and the family: Government concedes defeat over proposals to redefine ‘family’ and scrap references to ...
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Irish voters reject constitutional referendums on women and the family
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Ireland Back to home and hearth? Referendum on women's role and family failed - Tageblatt.lu
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Ireland Back to home and hearth? Referendum on women's role and family ...
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Irish voters reject proposals to replace constitutional references; PM Leo Varadkar concedes defeat The referendum was viewed as part of evolution to a ... Show more
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Pat Leahy: Seven lessons for Leo Varadkar from the career of John Bruton: Don't always take the advice of officials' and don't play into your opponents' hands - ...
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Pat Leahy: Seven lessons for Leo Varadkar from the career of John Bruton
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Northern Ireland Assembly set for return as MPs vote on Thursday on UK-DUP deal: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says there will be ‘questions’ about the deal and its ...
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Northern Ireland Assembly set for return as MPs vote on Thursday on UK-DUP ...
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Taoiseach dismisses idea of ‘super-election’ in June: Comments come amid rising speculation of Autumn election
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Taoiseach dismisses idea of ‘super-election’ in June
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Ireland to vote on valuing women outside ‘the home’: Twin referendums will modernize Ireland’s conservative Catholic constitution to remove sexist language on ...
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Ireland to vote on valuing women outside ‘the home’
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he will push back against any disinformation in the forthcoming referendum campaigns on women and the family ... Show more
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Government to 'push back strongly' against misinformation during referendums, says Varadkar
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Government to 'push back strongly' against misinformation during ...
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Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd to step down at next General Election: Mr O'Dowd has become the latest of several Fine Gael TDs who have announced the will be ...
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Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd to step down at next General Election
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on speculation about an early election in 2024: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on speculation about an early election in 2024.
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on speculation about an early election in 2024
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Gender equality referendums planned for early March – Varadkar: In line with the recommendations on gender equality made by the Citizens’ Assembly ...
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Gender equality referendums planned for early March – Varadkar
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Rugby player and radio DJ in the mix for Fine Gael's local election ticket: Leo Varadkar told his party's special conference that 70% of Fine Gael's ...
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Rugby player and radio DJ in the mix for Fine Gael's local election ...
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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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Michael McDowell: Prospect of an early election is looming large in the imaginations of many in Leinster House
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Michael McDowell: Prospect of an early election is looming large in the ...
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'Inevitable' Varadkar will leave politics if Fine Gael go into opposition, says senator
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'Inevitable' Varadkar will leave politics if Fine Gael go into ...
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Leo Varadkar will lead Fine Gael into next election, say TDs: It comes amid intense speculation around Leinster House in recent weeks over whether Mr Varadkar ...
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Leo Varadkar will lead Fine Gael into next election, say TDs
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Varadkar: '50% plus one not desirable result' in poll: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he understood the arguments about a supermajority being needed ...
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Varadkar: '50% plus one not desirable result' in poll
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An early border poll “will be defeated,” the Taoiseach has said in Brussels. “The reason why I don't think it's a good idea at the moment is the indications ... Show more
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United Ireland vote ‘quite distant’, says Varadkar: A Border poll now would likely be defeated and would be ‘fraught with risk’ of creating division ...
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United Ireland vote ‘quite distant’, says Varadkar
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Mary Lou McDonald most popular choice for taoiseach, Irish Times poll finds: Four in ten voters want Sinn Féin in next Government, but party also faces most ...
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Mary Lou McDonald most popular choice for taoiseach, Irish Times poll ...
Quick Glance: Mary Lou McDonald tops poll as most popular choice for Taoiseach
  • 32% of voters prefer Mary Lou McDonald as the next Taoiseach.

  • Over 40% of voters want Sinn Féin to be part of the next government.

  • 38% of voters believe it's time for radical change in the government's approach.

  • 26% prioritize free GP care for all in the budget.
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Diarmaid Ferriter: Leo Varadkar seems poised to channel his inner de Valera: How much political mileage is in the Government’s insistence that ‘the centre must ...
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Diarmaid Ferriter: Leo Varadkar seems poised to channel his inner de ...
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'Time to pass the baton': Former justice minister Charlie Flanagan will not contest next election
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'Time to pass the baton': Former justice minister Charlie ...