# Leo Varadkar

Last year

2022

# Michael Collins

History made at Michael Collins centenary commemoration – Varadkar

Thousands of people are at the ceremony, taking place in Collins’s native West Cork.

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Aug 21st 2022, 3:14 PM

# I declare

Will we see more political controversies before Sipo gets some teeth?

Tánaiste says there are ‘stringent’ regulations already, but signals changes may be on the way.

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Aug 21st 2022, 6:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Childcare fees will fall for the vast majority of parents under 'big' Budget package

A report by

Christina Finn

Childcare providers have warned of further closures due to a delay in a funding scheme.

Tánaiste says freezing childcare fees 'is not enough'.

Parents are paying out nearly €800 per month per child for childcare.

Childcare providers warn of closures due to funding delay.

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Aug 20th 2022, 12:05 AM

# housing for all

'A total disaster': Varadkar criticised over comments saying Govt needs 'another go' at housing

Labour’s Rebecca Moynihan was critical of the Tánaiste, calling for him to ‘roll up his sleeves’ and deliver.

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Aug 19th 2022, 4:00 PM

# Leo Varadkar

'I don't say it lightly': Housing crisis is a breach in the social contract, says Tánaiste

In an exclusive interview, Leo Varadkar also indicated the minimum wage is to increase.

Varadkar says the Government needs to have "another go" at fixing the housing crisis

Renters need more help, declares Tánaiste

However, Budget 2023 will not have all the solutions to fix property situation

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Aug 19th 2022, 12:59 PM

# wage hike

Low Pay Commission recommendation for minimum wage increase to go to Cabinet in September

The current national minimum wage stands at €10.50 per hour.

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Aug 19th 2022, 11:22 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Varadkar: 'There's a feeling in the gay community that homophobic attacks are on the rise'

A report by

Christina Finn

Speaking to The Journal in a wide-ranging interview, Varadkar said the situation is ‘extremely worrying’.

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Aug 19th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Housing

Action on rental sector 'does not necessarily' need to be on Budget day, says Varadkar

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is pushing for tax breaks for landlords and a tax credit for renters.

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Aug 17th 2022, 4:31 PM

# Robert Troy

Tánaiste has 'full confidence' in Troy after he failed to declare house sale

Leo Varadkar said that Troy is set to amend his Dáil declarations and will be contacting Sipo.

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Aug 17th 2022, 3:29 PM

# budet 2023

Proposal for new 30% tax band 'still on the table', but minister says it would be 'challenging'

Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath said he will engage with the Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe on the issue.

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Aug 15th 2022, 6:41 PM

# arthur griffith

Irish people must reclaim 'largely forgotten' legacy of Arthur Griffith, says Varadkar

The Tánaiste was speaking at a remembrance ceremony for Griffth and Michael Collins in Glasnevin Cemetary.

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Aug 14th 2022, 4:23 PM

# cost of living crisis

'Substantial income tax reductions' pledged in Budget 2023

A third rate to target middle-income workers is one option outlined in the Tax Strategy Group papers.

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Aug 10th 2022, 4:23 PM

# climate action

Government leaders fail to reach agreement on agriculture emissions reduction targets

Negotiations are set to continue tonight and tomorrow morning.

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Jul 26th 2022, 8:14 PM

# st brigid's day

New public holiday could cost Exchequer between €220m and €300m, says Varadkar

The first St. Brigid’s day public holiday will be Monday 6th February 2023.

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Jul 20th 2022, 6:00 AM

# General Election

John Lahart TD says he doesn't expect Micheál Martin to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election

TD John McGuinness said yesterday that Micheál Martin should step down as party leader in December.

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Jul 18th 2022, 12:12 PM

# Fire Safety

Builders' levy should help pay for works on thousands of defective apartments, says Bacik

Government will have to provide assistance, Leo Varadkar has said.

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Jul 15th 2022, 9:07 AM

# Sick Pay

New sick pay law to guarantee all workers three days paid sick leave once commenced

This is the first time Ireland has had a statutory sick pay scheme.

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Jul 13th 2022, 5:33 PM

# Coronavirus

Immunologist says boosters must be used 'at the right time' to protect against winter Covid wave

Professor Christine Loscher told The Journal that there needs to be a “coordinated response” to deal with future waves of the virus.

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Jul 9th 2022, 12:05 AM

# response

Varadkar hits out at 'sworn political opponents' as DPP directs no charges in GP leak affair

Varadkar says allegations against him are “politically motivated and often highly personalised

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Jul 7th 2022, 9:57 AM

# prosecution

No charges brought against Leo Varadkar over GP contract leak, DPP directs

The Tánaiste said this evening that he is “pleased at the outcome” of the Garda investigation.

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Jul 6th 2022, 7:56 PM

# Back To School

School transport fees to be waived for the year as Government announce back-to-school package

The proposal is set to cost €67 million.

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Jul 5th 2022, 7:10 PM

# Small businesses

New low-cost loan scheme for small businesses announced by Government

Loans will be made available to businesses whose turnover or profit was impacted by more than 15% due to Covid-19.

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Jul 4th 2022, 10:19 AM

# Poll Position

Border poll ‘not appropriate' at this time, says Varadkar

The Tánaiste said he also wants clarity around when a referendum of Irish unity would be called.

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Jul 3rd 2022, 12:42 PM

# NI Protocol

Varadkar says relations have never been as bad with UK government ministers

The Tánaiste said he believes the UK is not being “even handed” over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Jun 30th 2022, 9:44 PM

# Leaders' Questions

AG consulted on emergency law to provide more school places for children with special needs

The Government has faced criticism from parents and advocates about the difficulty in finding class places for children with additional needs.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 3:30 PM

# Kilkenny

Tánaiste expects controversial €200m cheese plant to meet climate concerns as sod is turned

The plant is expected to create 80 full-time jobs and take in milk from 4,500 farmers.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 4:32 PM

# Russia

Varadkar says Ireland has contingency plans if fuel rationing comes into effect

However, the Tánaiste said he doesn’t think the plans will need to be implemented.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 10:16 AM

# FEMPI

High-earning public servants to have pay restored, as Varadkar admits timing 'isn't the best'

The public servants due to have their pay restored include medical consultants, members of the judiciary and some CEOs.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 9:00 AM

# budget 2023

Help for renters, pension and social welfare increases as 'more room to manoeuvre' in Budget

Taoiseach said renters “will be considered” in October’s budget.

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Jun 21st 2022, 6:26 PM

# budget 2023

Work underway to allow private sector workers to receive tax-free bonuses of up to €1,000

Tánaiste confirmed to The Journal that the finance minister is working on the Budget proposal.

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Jun 21st 2022, 2:50 PM

# Dáil row

Varadkar: 'I'm entitled to a due process and the presumption of innocence over guilt'

A senator said conversations that took place in the Dáil last week about arrests and prosecutions were ‘very stigmatising’.

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Jun 20th 2022, 7:46 PM

# Grow Digital

New €85 million fund will 'help business go digital'

€10 million will be available in 2022 and it will be administered by Enterprise Ireland.

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Jun 20th 2022, 6:00 AM

# dail spat

Varadkar's Dáil comments 'degraded' everyone who's made mistakes in their past, says Senator

Senator Lynn Ruane said words said in the Dáil can target and impact communities.

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Jun 17th 2022, 3:36 PM

# Leaders' Questions

In bitter Dáil exchanges, Leo Varadkar says Pearse Doherty 'abused and mistreated' a garda

An Tánaiste accused the Sinn Féin TD of a “cheap shot” during Leaders’ Questions.

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Jun 16th 2022, 6:08 PM

Varadkar 'not ruling out' new cost-of-living measures before Budget

As things stand, the Tánaiste said the plan is still to wait until budget day in October.

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Jun 16th 2022, 3:04 PM

# Taxi

Uber and Lyft could help with Ireland's taxi shortage, says Tánaiste

Varadkar said other countries have other options than a taxi.

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Jun 16th 2022, 1:35 PM

# Liveline

Leo Varadkar says he hopes RTÉ and Dublin Pride organisers can ‘sort out’ differences

The Tanaiste said “a lot of members of the trans community are very upset” about the Liveline radio discussions.

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Jun 16th 2022, 12:35 PM

# Housing

'President Higgins had to come out and call you to account': TDs attack Govt housing policy in Dáil

President Michael D Higgins’ has described Ireland’s housing crisis as a “disaster”.

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Jun 15th 2022, 1:33 PM

# Income Tax

'Not right' pay increases for workers should be gobbled up by tax, USC and PRSI, says Varadkar

The Tánaiste says it is a Government commitment to index tax bands and credits.

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Jun 14th 2022, 4:48 PM

# Living wage

Minimum wage set to be scrapped by 2026 as Government moves to implement living wage

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar announced the draft plan today.

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Jun 14th 2022, 1:28 PM