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# Leo Varadkar

January
January 2024
Taoiseach heads to Balkans to visit Irish troops in Kosovo and for talks on EU enlargement
11 Jan
11.2k
Taoiseach dismisses speculation his name could be put forward for European Council president
10 Jan
11.9k
66
Varadkar 'uncomfortable' about accusing Israel of genocide, given past treatment of Jews
9 Jan
22.5k
State on track to purchase scenic Conor Pass in Kerry
8 Jan
17.7k
25
Varadkar says talks on housing asylum seekers in Co Mayo town of Ballinrobe are ongoing
7 Jan
24.9k
Leo Varadkar says Govt 'not planning' general election this year, but doesn't rule it out
7 Jan
13.5k
91
Dart-type system for Cork 'achievable' within ten years says Varadkar
2 Jan
17.7k
64
Taoiseach says he refuses to change his routine despite heightened threat to personal safety
1 Jan
24.8k
Last year
2023
Varadkar raises prospect of another rotating Taoiseach arrangement if coalition is re-elected
31 Dec 2023
17.8k
140
Micheál Martin rules himself out of running for EU Commissioner job
31 Dec 2023
11.3k
37
Government needs to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged, says exiting Fine Gael TD
30 Dec 2023
12.8k
Dublin is safe compared to other western cities, Taoiseach insists
29 Dec 2023
13.4k
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
27 Dec 2023
3.4k
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
27 Dec 2023
28.5k
'Not going to be like the UK one': Donnelly expecting different tone to Ireland's Covid inquiry
26 Dec 2023
12.4k
Taoiseach: Government has a big job to do in 2024 as far-right myths gain traction
26 Dec 2023
12.1k
Boycotting the Eurovision over Israel's involvement would alienate people, says Taoiseach
25 Dec 2023
11.9k
Taoiseach says he would 'hate' if Ireland became a country that blames migrants for its problems
21 Dec 2023
9.5k
Poll: Are you worried about AI?
21 Dec 2023
15.1k
67
Taoiseach was 'suspicious immediately' of prank by two Russian comedians but had to play along
21 Dec 2023
31.9k
UK government ‘profoundly regrets’ legal action by Irish state over Legacy Act
20 Dec 2023
28.7k
24
Taoiseach: Banks would 'think twice' about new mortgages if Dublin house prices lowered to €300k
20 Dec 2023
60.6k
176
Leo Varadkar falls victim to a prank by two Russian comedians
20 Dec 2023
37.5k
Taoiseach says Ireland’s Covid inquiry will 'certainly' be held next year
18 Dec 2023
9.5k
59
Opinion: We can't roll our eyes at oil states at COP while missing our own climate targets
Sadhbh O' Neill
Updated 17 Dec 2023
8.0k
Taoiseach and ministers 'deeply disturbed' by fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
“There is no justification for violence, arson or vandalism in our Republic. Ever,” Leo Varadkar said.
The former Ross Lake Hotel had been contracted to welcome 70 international protection applicants
Recent days have seen the site become the subject of protests against its use as emergency accommodation
Roderic O'Gorman called on politicians to condemn "fear mongering" around asylum seekers
Updated 17 Dec 2023
88.2k
EU Council ends without call for Gaza ceasefire as Taoiseach says bloc must 'insist on two-state solution'
Updated 15 Dec 2023
9.1k
The EU has lost credibility because of Gaza, Taoiseach says
14 Dec 2023
8.2k
Varadkar stresses importance of Council meeting as EU leaders wrestle with Orban over Ukraine
Updated 14 Dec 2023
12.7k
92
Taoiseach: 'Even the US is beginning to have second thoughts about what's unfolding in Gaza'
13 Dec 2023
14.1k
Cabinet to approve legislation that will approve and recognise surrogacy arrangements
12 Dec 2023
7.0k
0
Social welfare cuts and 90-day state accommodation limit for new Ukrainian arrivals agreed by coalition leaders
Updated 11 Dec 2023
45.9k
Taoiseach visits Leitrim Village as local businesses deal with aftermath of localised tornado
The Taoiseach confirmed the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to those who have been impacted by the tornado.
The freak weather event happened at 12.30pm yesterday afternoon.
A number of vehicles and buildings suffered "significant damage" in the incident.
Updated 11 Dec 2023
22.2k
54
Plans for the Covid inquiry will go to Cabinet in next two weeks
9 Dec 2023
7.2k
Taoiseach: 'EU far too passive for far too long over Middle East conflict'
6 Dec 2023
6.3k
Varadkar reacts to RTÉ Investigates: 'People seeking money to withdraw planning objections is not acceptable'
5 Dec 2023
16.6k
Varadkar denies that Paschal Donohoe is seeking IMF top job, but has yet to ask him directly
3 Dec 2023
9.6k
Taoiseach criticises 'divisive' McEntee no confidence vote and believes it 'can only fail'
2 Dec 2023
13.7k
'Most important in years': Taoiseach heads to Dubai for COP28 climate change conference
30 Nov 2023
7.2k
69
Labour criticise Government and Commissioner for ‘completely inaccurate’ garda recruit figures
29 Nov 2023
11.3k
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