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Donnelly wants to raise legal smoking age from 18 to 21: Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he wants to raise the age at which people can buy ...
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Donnelly wants to raise legal smoking age from 18 to 21
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Fintan O’Toole: Simon Harris has risen without trace, another case of survival of the smoothest
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Fintan O’Toole: Simon Harris has risen without trace, another case of ...
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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Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Dublin: Former Ireland rugby player Tony Ward was among the thousands of people calling for a ceasefire in Gaza ...
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Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Dublin
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Couple on career break from teaching to become this year’s caretakers on Great Blasket Island
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Couple on career break from teaching to become this year’s caretakers on ...
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'Hundreds of women' left waiting for incontinence treatment amid pause on mesh implants
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'Hundreds of women' left waiting for incontinence treatment amid ...
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New York Jets awarded rights to expand brand and activities in Ireland: The Jets can now look to engage Ireland ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft and through ...
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New York Jets awarded rights to expand brand and activities in Ireland
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Couple chosen as new caretakers of An Blascaod Mór: Two teachers have been announced as this year's caretakers of An Blascaod Mór in west Kerry ...
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Couple chosen as new caretakers of An Blascaod Mór
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CMO raises concerns over bill to extend pub and nightclub opening hours: Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth, "with the support of the minister for ...
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CMO raises concerns over bill to extend pub and nightclub opening hours
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HSE launches measles vaccination catch-up campaign: The HSE has launched its measles vaccination catch-up campaign to protect against the disease due to a rise ...
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HSE launches measles vaccination catch-up campaign
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Patient appointment reform delays criticised in HSE report: HSE internal audit recommends ‘suspected irregular behaviour’ be reported to gardaí
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Patient appointment reform delays criticised in HSE report
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Group calls for review of instrument-assisted births that led to injuries: Practice can lead to babies suffering fractured skulls
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Group calls for review of instrument-assisted births that led to injuries
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Dion Fanning: John O’Shea can bring an interim peace in Irish football's endless battle
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Dion Fanning: John O’Shea can bring an interim peace in Irish ...
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Lack of answers leaves door open for John O’Shea to become permanent Ireland manager
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Lack of answers leaves door open for John O’Shea to become permanent ...
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Zero-alcohol ads and sport sponsorship 'may be breaking the law': Alcohol Action Ireland claims that the use of the 'parent' alcohol brand's logo ...
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Zero-alcohol ads and sport sponsorship 'may be breaking the law'
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New measures put in place to tackle shortage of GPs: A number of measures are now in place across the country to alleviate an ongoing shortage of general ...
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New measures put in place to tackle shortage of GPs
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Moderate exercise for 150 minutes a week improves overall health, says HSE: New guidelines from HSE encompass physical activity for very young children for first ...
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Moderate exercise for 150 minutes a week improves overall health, says HSE
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Children advised to reduce screen time and exercise more to boost heart health: First Irish physical activity guidelines for very young children have been ...
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Children advised to reduce screen time and exercise more to boost heart ...
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Menopause medication 'should be covered under drug scheme' : Expert says new drug is aimed at women who are not suitable for hormone replacement ...
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Menopause medication 'should be covered under drug scheme' 
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NFL Draft: Patriots may be telegraphing their moves with the No. 3 pick: They want a quarterback, they could trade down and still get one, they like Drake Maye ...
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NFL Draft: Patriots may be telegraphing their moves with the No. 3 pick
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'We let bureaucracy get in the way of common sense': Call for faster appraisal of new RSV treatment
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'We let bureaucracy get in the way of common sense': Call for ...
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Isaan contingent shine in Thailand: Isaan Gym boxers returned from Thailand with SIX medals and an A class tournament champion.
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Isaan contingent shine in Thailand
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A millennial who chose London found it tough, now moving to Portugal: Michael Burton has found London's hustle culture draining and isolating ...
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A millennial who chose London found it tough, now moving to Portugal
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Second case of measles confirmed as chief medical officer warns of disease spread
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Second case of measles confirmed as chief medical officer warns of disease ...
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More exit packages for senior HSE staff may be on cards: 'Correct processes' were followed in awarding a redundancy deal of almost €400k to former chief strategy ...
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More exit packages for senior HSE staff may be on cards
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Stephen Donnelly directs HSE to withhold funds from hospitals not signing up to new computer system
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Stephen Donnelly directs HSE to withhold funds from hospitals not signing ...
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300,000 more people to offered measles catch up vaccine: A catch-up programme of vaccination will be rolled out because of the public health threat from measles
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300,000 more people to offered measles catch up vaccine
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Frontline health services ‘coming under pressure’ due to recruitment freeze, says Donnelly
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Frontline health services ‘coming under pressure’ due to recruitment ...
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Two men and a surrogacy: Irish couple forced to stay in NY so they can have children
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Two men and a surrogacy: Irish couple forced to stay in NY so they can ...
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GP shortages in rural Kerry to be raised with Stephen Donnelly: Group on Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry is to meet Health Minister on Wednesday to discuss the crisis
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GP shortages in rural Kerry to be raised with Stephen Donnelly
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Warning of frostbite injuries from nitrous oxide misuse: Doctors have said they are worried about the number of teenagers presenting with frostbite injuries ...
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Warning of frostbite injuries from nitrous oxide misuse
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Shania Twain announces Cork gig : Shania Twain will play Musgrave Park in Cork in June 
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Shania Twain announces Cork gig 
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Failure to address salt intake has bitter consequences for the public: There is robust evidence to show that mandatory limits on the salt content of bread and ...
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Failure to address salt intake has bitter consequences for the public
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‘Even on the day I got married, my arms were black and blue’ – Former wife of paedophile Irish rugby player Da
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‘Even on the day I got married, my arms were black and blue’ – Former wife ...
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Two-year delays for HSE to approve new drugs - IPHA: The pharmaceutical industry has said there are lengthy delays of two or more years for new drugs to be ...
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Two-year delays for HSE to approve new drugs - IPHA
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Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement linked to Ireland job
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Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement linked to ...
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New 12-month prescriptions: here’s what you need to know: From this month, doctors will for the first time be able to write a medicine prescription that will ...
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New 12-month prescriptions: here’s what you need to know
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'Sad' day as St John of God to transfer services to HSE: One of the largest providers of services for people with intellectual disabilities and mental ...
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'Sad' day as St John of God to transfer services to HSE
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‘Coffin tablet’: Renewed calls for prescription drug feared to be ‘new OxyContin’ to be reclassified
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‘Coffin tablet’: Renewed calls for prescription drug feared to be ‘new ...
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Munster confirm signing of Diarmuid Kilgallen from Connacht: Hooker Eoghan Clarke has signed a one-year deal for next season
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Munster confirm signing of Diarmuid Kilgallen from Connacht
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What’s wrong with University Hospital Limerick?: The midwest hospital, serving a population of about 400,000, is considered one of the worst blackspots in the ...
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What’s wrong with University Hospital Limerick?
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Extra English classes sought for Ukrainians in Ireland: Over 26,000 Ukrainians enrolled in free English language classes in 2023, according to the Department of ...
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Extra English classes sought for Ukrainians in Ireland
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NCH costs hit €2.2bn with Govt 'not allocating anymore': Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil that €2.2bn is the maximum allocation for the ...
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NCH costs hit €2.2bn with Govt 'not allocating anymore'
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Norma Foley to update Cabinet on school transport scheme: Thousands more children will have access to the service under the new rules which will reduce the limit ...
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Norma Foley to update Cabinet on school transport scheme
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Andrew Trimble: For Ulster and Ireland – A journey into identity that could land differently on both sides of the Border
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Andrew Trimble: For Ulster and Ireland – A journey into identity that ...
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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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Parents seek meeting with Taoiseach, Tánaiste over scoliosis surgery ...
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Protests will demand better care for eating disorders: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Protests will demand better care for eating disorders
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Measles outbreak among unvaccinated probable - Donnelly: The probability of an outbreak of measles among unvaccinated groups in Ireland is high ...
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Measles outbreak among unvaccinated probable - Donnelly
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Larry Tompkins: 'Second tier of Tailteann Cup would be detrimental to Cork football'
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Larry Tompkins: 'Second tier of Tailteann Cup would be detrimental to ...
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Facts ‘don’t support narrative’ of Irish doctors collectively emigrating to Australia, says Minister
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Facts ‘don’t support narrative’ of Irish doctors collectively emigrating ...
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Bereaved mother wants a public inquiry into hospital baby deaths : A survey of coroner’s court reports showed there were at least 42 potentially avoidable ...
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Bereaved mother wants a public inquiry into hospital baby deaths 
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Gerard Howlin: Children’s Hospital managed to be both rushed and meticulously planned
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Gerard Howlin: Children’s Hospital managed to be both rushed and ...
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Assisted dying committee to hold final public meeting: The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying will hold its final public meeting today ...
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Assisted dying committee to hold final public meeting
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Take cold dips, eat protein and have more sex: 26 ways to age happily and healthily
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Take cold dips, eat protein and have more sex: 26 ways to age happily and ...
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Chief Medical Officer to leave role just over a year after her appointment: The Irish Examiner understands Professor Breda Smyth is leaving the Department of ...
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Chief Medical Officer to leave role just over a year after her appointment
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Ukrainian doctors 'at various stages' of registering to work in Ireland
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Ukrainian doctors 'at various stages' of registering to work in ...
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‘I said, ‘f**k you’ and buggered off’ – how a Leinster academy prop ended up winning the Six Nations with Engl
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‘I said, ‘f**k you’ and buggered off’ – how a Leinster academy prop ended ...
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Farmer’s Transformula feeding focus results in active and healthy calves: Since Wexford farmer Jonathan Williams started using the product, his calves are much ...
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Farmer’s Transformula feeding focus results in active and healthy calves
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Pedestrian (68) killed in Cork crash named: Kevin Kenneally died on Sunday after being struck by car in Youghal last Thursday
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Pedestrian (68) killed in Cork crash named
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Ombudsman demands Government honour pledge on scoliosis surgery for children: The government had made a promise in 2017 that no child will be waiting longer than ...
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Ombudsman demands Government honour pledge on scoliosis surgery for ...
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Regulator: Some Botox-type treatments 'operating outside law': The regulatory body warned potential customers that certain individuals may be putting ...
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Regulator: Some Botox-type treatments 'operating outside law'
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National Health Plan to be completed in days - HSE chief: The head of the health service has told an Oireachtas committee that the National Health Plan will be ...
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National Health Plan to be completed in days - HSE chief
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Temple Street hospital spinal surgery review widened to 17 more ‘cases of concern’
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Temple Street hospital spinal surgery review widened to 17 more ‘cases of ...
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Changes to simplify free GP care may be needed - Donnelly: There may be changes to simplify access to free GP care, the Minister for Health has said.
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Changes to simplify free GP care may be needed - Donnelly
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France v Ireland: McCarthy, Crowley and Nash in for first Six Nations starts: Robbie Henshaw takes over from the injured Garry Ringrose in midfield
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France v Ireland: McCarthy, Crowley and Nash in for first Six Nations ...
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Average of 10 homeless people died each month during 2020: Figure of 121 deaths was up from 92 fatalities in 2019, according to latest statistics taken from ...
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Average of 10 homeless people died each month during 2020