#Leo Varadkar
Minister says 'alternative way' to deal with Dara Murphy complaints will be found as Dáil clerk has 'no jurisdiction'
The Dáil Committee on Members’ Interests is to meet on Thursday but questions remain as to whether they have the power to investigate.
Varadkar accused of having a 'terrible air of detachment' for saying health and car insurance premiums are levelling off
‘The cure for whiplash is compensation payment in Ireland,’ said the Taoiseach.
Leo Varadkar and Phil Hogan included in list of Europe's most powerful people
Varadkar came in eighth place and Hogan came tenth.
Tributes to Professor Séamus Lawless, who died on Mt Everest, as project to restore Four Courts documents launched
Historical records destroyed by fire at Dublin’s Four Courts at the beginning of the Irish Civil War have been restored digitally.
If investigation finds Dara Murphy broke the rules he should pay back the money, says Taoiseach
Murphy is taking up a €150,000 a year job in the European Commission.
Standards watchdog Sipo says it can't deal with Dara Murphy complaints as he 'has ceased to be a TD'
Leo Varadkar told the Dáil today that Sipo could investigate former members.
'No threat to bingo halls or bingo nights' under new law, says Taoiseach
Around 50 bingo players were bussed to the Dáil yesterday to protest a bill that they say could see their winnings cut in half.
Dara Murphy's 'total disengagement with the Dáil' raised with Varadkar as Cork TD resigns his seat
He will take up a new job at the European Commission from today.
Scouting Ireland 'not opposed' to public inquiry into sexual abuse
The leaders of Scouting Ireland apolgoised again to victims of abuse.
Eoghan Murphy saved and Christmas election off the table as no confidence motion defeated
The motion was defeated by three votes.
Taoiseach says he's spoken to TD Dara Murphy about the controversy over his Dáil expenses
Varadkar says he plans to overhaul the political expenses system.
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By-election results show government is 'out of touch' - Sinn Féin
Fine Gael suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four contests.
Defiant Verona Murphy has sights set on general election - but Leo and Paschal don't sound too keen
She’s been in the headlines again today over a Rocky-themed social media video – so can we expect a sequel?
Gardaí 'may be in position to charge' Lisa Smith upon arrival in Ireland, Varadkar says
Smith is expected to arrive back in Ireland this weekend.
New 24/7 mental health helpline to provide signposting to supports and services
The freephone service provides information on how to access services provided by the HSE.
Taoiseach unsure if ban on foreign fracked gas would breach international trade law
Concerns have been raised about imported fracked gas being brought in to Ireland through the Port of Cork.
Some contractor claims for new children's hospital not under board's control, committee to hear
The fact some measures of the project remain uncosted is ‘laughable’ says Labour’s Alan Kelly.
Leo Varadkar 'certainly' would not rule out a Citizens' Assembly on a United Ireland
Varadkar told the Dáil today he would not rule out holding an assembly, but said it was a “sensitive time” at the moment.
'Failing Ireland's children': Hospitals postpone surgeries due to virus, flu and vomiting bug outbreaks
Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin hit out against the Taoiseach today stating that waiting lists for children are “quite shocking”.
Poll: Should Leo Varadkar withdraw his support for Verona Murphy ahead of the by-election?
The Fine Gael Wexford candidate previously made comments linking migrants in Ireland to terror group ISIS.
Pressure on Taoiseach to remove support for Verona Murphy after migrant comments
Party members have condemned her comments but say it is too late in the game to remove party support.
Taoiseach praises Cavan priest's 'considerable courage' for hitting out at Kevin Lunney abduction
A cross-border police investigation into the incident is underway.
Criticism of Fine Gael housing record is 'ideological', says Varadkar
Varadkar was in Cork today ahead of the by-election in the city at the end of the month.
Taoiseach: Councillor 'accepts fully' she was wrong about Traveller accommodation comment
Varadkar criticised Fianna Fáil’s failure to discipline senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee for her past tweets.
FactCheck: No, €3.5 billion was not sent to Nigeria by people living in Ireland over the past eight years
The claim was made by independent TD Noel Grealish in the Dáil yesterday.
Varadkar to inquire why GSOC report into Dara Quigley's death has not been shared with the family
A Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission probed the case of Dara Quigley, who killed herself after images were leaked by gardai.
Noel Grealish accused of 'disgraceful racism' in Dáil after raising questions about money being sent to Nigeria
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that Irish people had ‘for centuries’ sent money back to Ireland.
'Young people are being failed': Calls for rent freeze as average monthly rent reaches over €1,400
Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil hit out at Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil.
'Law and order must, and will, prevail' - Leo Varadkar meets with QIH directors
The Taoiseach said he particularly wanted to meet with Kevin Lunney follwoing his “barbaric” abduction.
President Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attend Remembrance Sunday ceremonies
President Higgins diary notes that he will be in attendance ” in honour of those who died in war”.
Taoiseach says asylum seekers should be allowed to get licences for driving
Leo Varadkar says the rules were changed to allow asylum seekers to work, therefore they should be allowed to drive to that workplace.
Taoiseach says racist 'scaremongering' in communities needs to be called out
Defending Direct provision, he said it ‘is an imperfect system, but not an inhumane one’.
What is the Shannon LNG terminal and why have Cher and Mark Ruffalo called on Leo Varadkar not to back it?
The project has been the focus of environmental campaigners in recent months.
Protesters plan 'bikini & shorts' protest over Taoiseach 'positive' climate change remarks
Varadkar said one of the benefits to climate change is warmer winters.
Maria Bailey's spot on Fine Gael election ticket in jeopardy after crunch constituency meeting
A large number of the party’s members took the secret ballot in a Dun Laoghaire hotel this evening.
Garda Commissioner says threatening posters against Quinn directors will be removed from lampposts
The Taoiseach said the State won’t be found wanting in ensuring that law and order prevails.
'I don't think it's the right thing for the country': Taoiseach rules out pre-Christmas general election
Speculation has been mounting in recent days about when the Irish public will go to the polls.
Foster says Taoiseach's recent comments were 'detrimental to unionist-Fine Gael relationships'
The DUP leader said there is a feeling that unionist concerns about the Withdrawal Agreement are being dismissed.
Foster blames Varadkar for 'setting precedent' with comments that could stoke loyalist violence
Foster told PA that some loyalists were contemplating violent resistance to any Brexit deal.
Varadkar says he would like to see a united Ireland in his lifetime
“I would, but only in accordance with the Good Friday Agreement.”
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