# Taoiseach
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This week
24th March 2024 - 29th March 2024
New Job
Simon Harris has been announced as the new leader of Fine Gael
Harris is the only Fine Gael TD to put his name forward for the job.
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Last week
17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
Friends and colleagues
Simon Harris says he has taken advice from Phil Hogan (among others)
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Mar 22nd 2024, 12:52 PM
Your Say
Poll: Would you like to see a general election take place?
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Mar 22nd 2024, 10:34 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Simon Harris officially declares bid to be next leader of Fine Gael
More than 30 TDs, senators and MEPs voiced their support for Harris today even before he made a formal announcement.
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Mar 21st 2024, 7:10 PM
Making A Splash
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
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Mar 20th 2024, 4:54 PM
covid inquiry
Taoiseach still has 'some' text messages from Covid pandemic period
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Mar 17th 2024, 8:55 AM
Referendum
Taoiseach says investigation needed into alleged vote blocking of black Irish person in referendum
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Mar 17th 2024, 7:10 AM
This month
March 2024
Gaza
Ireland's 'soft power' used to remind US it helped bring peace before and could do so again
All eyes were watching Leo Varadkar to see if he convey the message from the Irish people and push for peace in Palestine.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
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Mar 15th 2024, 10:20 PM
Gaza
Netanyahu approves plans for military operation in Rafah and 'evacuation' of civilians
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Mar 15th 2024, 7:30 PM
zak hania
Taoiseach speaks to President Biden on six Irish citizens who are stuck in Gaza
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Mar 15th 2024, 7:22 PM
Rwanda Style
Varadkar 'supports' proposal that could see asylum seekers deported to countries in North Africa
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Mar 14th 2024, 10:52 AM
rocky relationship
Varadkar dubs some Trump comments 'highly inappropriate' but says Govt will work with whoever is elected
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Mar 7th 2024, 11:28 AM
Last month
February 2024
Gaza
Ireland and Spain ask for urgent review of EU's trade deal with Israel amid 'grave' Rafah threat
In a letter sent to the European Commission president, Varadkar also called for an ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’.
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Feb 14th 2024, 11:38 AM
RIP
Tributes paid to 'deeply committed' former Taoiseach John Bruton who has died
The former Taoiseach died in the Mater Hospital in Dublin early this morning following a long illness.
John Bruton led Fine Gael from 1990 until 2001, and served as Taoiseach between December 1994 and June 1997.
He later served as the EU's ambassador to the US between 2004 and 2009.
He is survived by his wife, son and three daughters.
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Feb 6th 2024, 6:05 PM
Voices
Pat Rabbitte: John Bruton was a thoughtful and substantial politician
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Feb 6th 2024, 5:25 PM
This year
2024
care providers
Future of St John of God care facilities in limbo as charity faces ongoing financial crisis
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Jan 25th 2024, 7:17 PM
Refugees
Ten districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
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Jan 16th 2024, 6:00 PM
li qiang
Phoenix Park to close for 24 hours to facilitate visit of Chinese premier next week
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Jan 12th 2024, 4:58 PM
Transport
Dart-type system for Cork 'achievable' within ten years says Varadkar
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Jan 2nd 2024, 12:07 PM
Last year
2023
politics of hate
Taoiseach says he would 'hate' if Ireland became a country that blames migrants for its problems
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Dec 21st 2023, 6:21 PM
covid inquiry
Taoiseach says Ireland’s Covid inquiry will 'certainly' be held next year
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Dec 18th 2023, 7:12 PM
IMF
Varadkar denies that Paschal Donohoe is seeking IMF top job, but has yet to ask him directly
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Dec 3rd 2023, 7:10 PM
Templemore
Labour criticise Government and Commissioner for ‘completely inaccurate’ garda recruit figures
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Nov 29th 2023, 8:58 PM
Israel
Israeli President says Ireland needs to 'admit the truth' about conflict in Gaza
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Nov 29th 2023, 7:58 AM
Gaza
Taoiseach hears views of Arab and Islamic reps at meeting about Israel-Hamas war
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Nov 21st 2023, 7:45 PM
Ministerial meeting
Taoiseach and ministers discuss recent increases in road deaths
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Nov 16th 2023, 10:19 PM
changing politics
Politicians arguing in the Dáil and having a drink together after doesn't happen anymore, says Varadkar
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Nov 16th 2023, 8:03 PM
Gaza aid conference
'How many Palestinians have to be killed?' Pleas for end to Israeli bombardment at Paris conference
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Nov 9th 2023, 6:13 PM
Northern Ireland
Varadkar on Braverman's NI 'hate march' comments: 'I'm not exactly sure what was meant'
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Nov 9th 2023, 3:19 PM
Refugees
Taoiseach: Ireland won't give Palestinian refugees the same protection as Ukrainians
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Oct 19th 2023, 1:12 PM
health budget
Taoiseach critical of HSE as 270 extra junior doctors hired with no sign-off
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Oct 18th 2023, 12:02 AM
budget 2024
Budget measures will increase incomes but purchasing power lower than it was in 2020, says ESRI
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Oct 13th 2023, 8:31 AM
Gaza
Varadkar says Israel will lose global support if it goes 'too far' in its response against Hamas
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Oct 10th 2023, 10:03 PM
Missing
Irish-Israeli woman missing after yesterday's Hamas attack
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Oct 8th 2023, 6:05 PM
nitrates derogation
Varadkar plans to bring Environment Commissioner to Irish farm to highlight 'well managed' beef and dairy sector
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Oct 4th 2023, 2:00 PM
The Troubles
Taoiseach appeals to UK government to not enact Troubles Legacy Bill as govt mulls legal action
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Sep 8th 2023, 2:09 PM
Strategic gap
Missing in action: Ireland's national security strategy has been in the works since 2019
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Aug 12th 2023, 6:30 AM