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Colm Lauder: Varadkar got a lot wrong but one day will be praised for getting housing on track
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Matt Cooper: Leo Varadkar saw the writing on the wall and wanted no part of it : Varadkar is hoping his departure will do some favour to his embattled party
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What Simon Harris needs to do to be a different and successful Taoiseach: The major challenges for Harris are the timing of his elevation and how can he ...
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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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Analysis: Leo Varadkar won the hearts of big business but forgot Irish SMEs in the end
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Editorial: Ireland must be at the table in European defence spending plans: Varadkar’s comments about Ireland’s enthusiasm for involvement were overshadowed by ...
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Varadkar departs stage with some successes but far too many failures : Fundamentally, Fine Gael under Leo Varadkar lost touch with its base, and he has allowed ...
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Politicians ‘almost always tell the truth,’ Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says ahead of last Cabinet meeting
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Ireland’s Harris Set to Become Prime Minister in Uncontested Bid: Ireland’s Simon Harris was named leader of his liberal Fine Gael party on Sunday ...
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Ireland’s Donohoe Backs Simon Harris to Be Next Prime Minister: Ireland’s Paschal Donohoe gave his support to Simon Harris, who is the front runner to become the ...
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Colm Lauder: Varadkar got a lot wrong but one day will be praised for getting housing on track
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If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the corrosive nature of politics
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/27/if-politicians-like-varadkar-and-ardern-are-burnt-out-its-a-sign-of-the-corrosive-nature-of-politics/
Businesses praise Leo Varadkar’s leadership during Covid and Brexit ‘crises’ after shock resignation
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Finn McRedmond: Britain’s narrow stereotype of the Irish could not make sense of Leo Varadkar
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Suzanne Harrington: Giving lessons in the art of resignation could be Leo's next job
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Analysis: Leo Varadkar’s resignation. Why now and what next?: The shock resignation of the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader leaves questions about how we got here ...
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LIVE: President Joe Biden, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar attend St. Patrick’s Day luncheon
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Leo Varadkar tells Biden: It is possible to be for Israel and for Palestine: The taoiseach told the US president that Irish people were ‘deeply troubled’ by the ...
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Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows: It’s no accident that one of the most exciting and popular recent TV series was ...
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Government examining payments to carers after referendum defeat - Varadkar : The taoiseach said that respite was ‘very deficient’ at the moment
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Mark Redmond: Varadkar never failed to show up when it came to winning investment for Ireland
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Analysis: Leo Varadkar won the hearts of big business but forgot Irish SMEs in the end
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Leo Varadkar: The GP who became Ireland's youngest taoiseach: Varadkar also made history as the first gay PM and the first from an ethnic minority background.
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Leo Varadkar: Taoiseach denies resignation conspiracy theories: Rumours over why Leo Varadkar decided to resign have persisted since the announcement.
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Opposition leaders call for general election in wake of Varadkar decision: Opposition leaders have called on the Government to hold a general election after Leo ...
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Leo Varadkar takes aim at Lisa Chambers over ‘no-no’ referendum vote: Taoiseach says he votes in line with how he campaigns
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Markets react to Leo Varadkar resignation: Poor timing for Ireland as NTMA plots €1bn bond auction
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“We See Our History in Their Eyes” Irish Leader Calls for Gaza Ceasefire in White House Address
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Varadkar hasn’t decided if he will stand in next election: The taoiseach said he would make a decision in the next few months about whether to contest the next ...
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Poll suggests drop in support for Sinn Féin but rise for Aontú and Independents: Support for Fine Gael is down one point at 19%, but the survey was conducted ...
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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 says he ‘definitely’ does not want EU job: The taoiseach is on his way to a summit of EU leaders in Brussels
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Biden hails good relationship with Varadkar in phone call: US President Joe Biden has spoken with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar 'to recognise his years of service ...
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The Inside Story: It is understood that Varadkar had not told anyone other than Brian Murphy, his chief of staff before Tuesday morning and talk of Donohoe ... Show more
Inside story of Leo’s departure and Simon’s ascension : From Varadkar’s cabinet announcement to Harris’ final manoeuvrers, here’s how the change in the Fine ...
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Mick Clifford: Leo Varadkar grew politically over the years but never became a vote magnet
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Leo Varadkar expected to announce resignation as leader of Fine Gael: The Taoiseach’s announcement is due this afternoon and comes after devastating referendum ...
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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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After all these years, Leo the lion no longer the king of the political jungle: Well, he did once say he's get out before he was fifty.
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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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Paul Hosford: No longer the man for the job, Leo Varadkar’s life is now changed immeasurably
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Elaine Loughlin: Opposition let themselves down with attacks on Leo Varadkar in the Dáil
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‘Not the right man for the job’: What was behind Irish PM’s shock resignation?: Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly ...
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Leo Varadkar is Fine Gael's latest departure. Who else is stepping down?: Leo Varadkar is Fine Gael's latest departure. Who else is stepping down?: A ...
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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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A Tory boy? No one seriously believes Varadkar was ‘right wing’ any more: Who here remembers Margaret Thatcher, the Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams rhetorically ...
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Brexit allies and sparring partners in UK pay tribute to Leo Varadkar: The outgoing Taoiseach has been praised by Rishi Sunak and Jeffrey Donaldson
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Whatever happened to Kamala Harris? ‘They have kept her away from public appearances’
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Quick Glance: Harris Warns of Consequences if Israel Invades Rafah
- Vice President Kamala Harris warns Israel of possible 'consequences' if a planned invasion of Rafah continues in its pursuit of Hamas fighters.
- The U.N. estimates that approximately 1.4 million people currently reside in the city located on Gaza's southern border with Egypt.
- Harris emphasized in an interview with ABC News that a major military operation in Rafah would be a huge mistake and there is nowhere for the residents to go.
- Despite U.S. concerns, Israel plans to invade Rafah to dismantle Hamas; Harris does not rule out 'consequences' from the United States.
‘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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Watch: Irish PM Leo Varadkar speaks up in support of Palestine in US President Joe Biden’s presence
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Leo Varadkar to platform Irish concerns on Gaza during week-long visit to US: Taoiseach sets off on annual tour of the US to mark St Patrick’s Day
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Irish constitutional referendum on family and women's roles defeated, concedes PM
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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.
US and Ireland must dedicate themselves to peace in Gaza - Varadkar: The taoiseach said ‘cries of innocent victims’ will ‘haunt us forever’ if we stay silent
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Should Taoiseach Boycott Washington? Absolutely not, but he should kick Joe Biden’s shins over Palestine failure
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Fergus Finlay: Keyboard 'heroes' have no understanding of good leadership
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Von der Leyen silent on Leo Varadkar’s call for review of EU-Israeli trade deal: Commission President has not yet responded to calls from Ireland and Spain for ...
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How Leo Varadkar moved Joe Biden to tears during shamrock ceremony: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar moved US President Joe Biden to tears as he referenced his late-son ...
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‘Cries of the innocent will haunt us forever if we stay silent’: Varadkar condemns Israel’s attack on Gaza during US visit
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Leo Varadkar accepts defeat on referendums - 'Clearly we got it wrong': Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD has conceded defeat in the two referendum votes ...
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Simon Harris: Ireland’s new PM-in-waiting charts path forward amid political shifts
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Taoiseach to mention Gaza during shamrock ceremony: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he will make reference to Gaza during the shamrock ceremony at the White ...
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Taoiseach: Bombs need to stop in Gaza: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made a plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the annual shamrock ceremony reception in the ...
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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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Backlash over ‘cynical’ plan to relocate tent village from city centre to former nursing home site
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Ireland's Simon Harris on track to be next prime minister: Ireland's Simon Harris emerged on Thursday as the clear frontrunner to become the country's next prime ...
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Ireland will recognise Palestine when 'the circumstances are right', says Varadkar
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UK pens ‘tokenistic’ Texas trade pact in post-Brexit bid to keep US on side : It comes after Joe Biden dashed hopes of a UK-US trade deal before Britain’s next ...
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Palestinian stance marks Varadkar's valedictory achievement on world stage: The EU has finally arrived at a unified position calling for an ‘immediate ...
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Varadkar will use Biden meeting to press for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
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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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Referendums in Ireland: “Two slaps in the face” for the government: The Irish surprisingly refused to expand the concept of family in the constitution and ...
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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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As Irish Leader Visits U.S., Shamrock Camaraderie Is Strained by Gaza War: Prime Minister Leo Varadkar of Ireland has been one of the most outspoken critics of ...
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Leo Varadkar admits defeat in referendums as county-by-county results stream in for Family Amendment
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'Clear Family, Care amendments defeated' - Taoiseach: Follow developments over the course of the day as counting of votes begins in the twin ...
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Taoiseach says he will lobby Biden on Gaza ceasefire: The Taoiseach has said he will use the "special platform" of St Patrick's Day to press US ...
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Taoiseach hopes announcement of reception centres for Ukrainians will not spark protest
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‘Who would want the job?’: Cork people's reaction to Leo Varadkar's decision to step down
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Varadkar hails Irish diaspora during US visit: The presence of Irish citizens across the world is one of Ireland's greatest resources ...
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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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Big Read: Finger pointed at Leo Varadkar as blame game begins over ‘mishandled, poorly timed and confusing’ re
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