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# Leo Varadkar

Last month
February 2024
Varadkar says Ireland shouldn't 'disadvantage ourselves' by boycotting basketball game with Israel
High Court quashes SIPO decision to refuse The Ditch access to Leo Varadkar’s donation statement
Taoiseach confident Stormont Executive 'is here to last' following talks in Belfast
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who was also at Stormont to mark the restoration of devolution, said “the real work starts now”.
The return of Stormont will see the Treasury release a £3.3 billion package to support under-pressure public services in Northern Ireland.
Sunak said the offer represents “a generous and fair settlement”.
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he will be making the case that the Executive needs resources to "deliver sustainable public finances".
Leo Varadkar to meet with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and new Stormont leaders tomorrow
'A good day for Europe': European Council agrees €50b financial aid package for Ukraine
January
January 2024
Rishi Sunak confronts Taoiseach over Ireland's legal challenge to UK's Troubles Legacy Act
Varadkar: Most first-time buyers in Ireland purchase second-hand homes because they are cheaper
UK and EU agree change to post-Brexit NI trade rules after DUP reaches deal
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said the changes show the “naysayers are wrong”.
The DUP leader today expressed hope that the executive could be back in place within days.
The parties eligible to participate in a revived ministerial executive are due to meet later today to discuss the next steps.
Support for the deal is not unanimous within the DUP and several senior figures remain fiercely opposed to the proposed agreement.
Taoiseach pays tribute to former TD who died in Roscommon road collision
Varadkar says it’s ‘not the worst thing’ that Ryanair is buying up homes for staff
Future of St John of God care facilities in limbo as charity faces ongoing financial crisis
Up to €10m extra 'social inclusion' funding signed off on for areas taking in asylum seekers
Ireland's Covid-19 inquiry will involve a 'no-blame' approach
FG politicians given international protection info sheet as Varadkar appeals for help setting out facts
Opposition rounds on govt's 'dithering' on South African genocide case against Israel
Donohoe 'confident' gardaí will bring cases forward over recent arson attacks around the country
Varadkar says arrests will be made over recent arson attacks around the country
There have been a number of arson attacks at properties earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation in recent months.
Leo Varadkar to speak about the risks of AI during Davos panel alongside Facebook's Nick Clegg
Local authorities can't have ‘a la carte’ relationship with Govt, Varadkar says after Mayo council vote
Páirc Uí Chaoimh renaming row: Cabinet considers requiring Govt sign-off for future stadium rebrands
Páirc Uí Chaoimh renaming row: Cabinet considers requiring Govt sign-off for future stadium rebrands
State funding provision could ensure the government has future sign-off on any renaming of stadiums.
Ten districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
Phoenix Park to close for 24 hours to facilitate visit of Chinese premier next week
Chinese premier to meet with Taoiseach during visit to Ireland next week
Taoiseach heads to Balkans to visit Irish troops in Kosovo and for talks on EU enlargement
Taoiseach dismisses speculation his name could be put forward for European Council president
Varadkar 'uncomfortable' about accusing Israel of genocide, given past treatment of Jews
State on track to purchase scenic Conor Pass in Kerry
Varadkar says talks on housing asylum seekers in Co Mayo town of Ballinrobe are ongoing
Leo Varadkar says Govt 'not planning' general election this year, but doesn't rule it out
Dart-type system for Cork 'achievable' within ten years says Varadkar
Taoiseach says he refuses to change his routine despite heightened threat to personal safety
Last year
2023
Varadkar raises prospect of another rotating Taoiseach arrangement if coalition is re-elected
Micheál Martin rules himself out of running for EU Commissioner job
Government needs to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged, says exiting Fine Gael TD
Dublin is safe compared to other western cities, Taoiseach insists
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
'Not going to be like the UK one': Donnelly expecting different tone to Ireland's Covid inquiry
Taoiseach: Government has a big job to do in 2024 as far-right myths gain traction