#Leo Varadkar
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to speak to Maria Bailey over dropped swing claim against Dublin hotel
The TD dropped her case against the hotel following controversy over it this week.
Leo Varadkar among the crowds as Spice Girls kick off tour in Dublin
Concert organisers say there were 75,000 inside the stadium.
'Anything is possible now': No-deal Brexit is more likely than ever before, says Tánaiste
‘We do have to prepare for the worst case,’ said Simon Coveney.
Taoiseach will act upon report which lists catalogue of failures into HSE and Tusla handling of foster home abuse case
The children involved were left with a foster family for several years despite abuse claims.
Taoiseach: Co-living an option - 'it's not going to replace traditional houses and apartments'
Leo Varadkar and Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy faced opposition on their co-living stance in the Dáil today.
Varadkar 'looks forward' to meeting Trump when he visits Ireland in two weeks' time
Trump and his wife Melania will stay at his Doonbeg resort in Clare.
Taoiseach asks for details about letters sent to mortgage-holders demanding full payment of arrears within 30 days
Taoiseach has said it is now time for to review the tax treatment of vulture funds.
Varadkar confirms independent review will be carried out into an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said his heart goes out to the couple involved in the case.
Brexit back on Cabinet agenda as Tánaiste says no-deal Brexit preparations must continue
Leo Varadkar is to meet UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in Dublin in the next few weeks.
Doctors want cannabis risks highlighted, but campaigners says debate is conflating medicinal and recreational use
Medical experts said the government was ‘sleepwalking’ its way into supporting cannabis use in Ireland.
'A total exaggeration': Tánaiste dismisses reports of row between government and US over Trump visit
It has been widely reported that Trump will be in the country for a number of days at the beginning of June.
Taoiseach says any protests against expected Trump visit 'allowed and welcomed'
Both the Labour party and the Social Democrats have spoken out against Trump’s visit, stating he is “not welcome in Ireland”.
Users who have 'broken rules' will not be allowed to use Facebook Live services
“This isn’t about freedom of expression, this is about preventing violent extremism and terrorism online,” the New Zealand PM argued.
Varadkar's popularity continues to slide as satisfaction with him and government at lowest level in years
From a high of 60%, Varadkar’s satisfaction rating now stands at 36%.
Micheál Martin says some people on the doorsteps are calling on him to pull the plug on this government
‘People do say to me in some areas – go for it,’ said Martin.
'Be the hero, not the villain': Protesting students wrote to Taoiseach urging him to take climate action
Thousands of students attended climate change demonstrations across the country in March.
Fresh talks hope to revive power-sharing ... but marriage equality remains a major stumbling block
Sinn Féin has called on the UK and Irish governments to step in and take the reins if the new round of talks fail.
Poll: Was Leo Varadkar right to apologise for his response to the Waterford mortuary controversy?
Varadkar had sought evidence for claims made by four consultants.
'This is one I got wrong' - Taoiseach apologises for response to claims about decomposing bodies at Waterford hospital
Leo Varadkar’s apology comes after a number of days of being asked about remarks he made.
Varadkar regrets if tone on Waterford mortuary was taken up the wrong way
Last week concerns were raised about dead bodies being left on trolleys in the corridors of the mortuary.
Varadkar says that holding investigation into claims about decomposing bodies is not one of his priorities
Varadkar earlier said there was no evidence to support the claims.
Harris says pathologists that raised concerns about Waterford mortuary 'carried out an important duty'
The journalist who broke the story has published the letter which originally raised concerns.
'Have you a job? Have you a job?' - Tense exchanges as FG Cork meeting disrupted by protesters
The Connolly Youth Movement said its activists had caused the disruption.
Calls for investigation amid 'alarming' response to claims about storage of bodies at hospital
Doctors have defended four pathologists who raised concerns about conditions at University Hospital Waterford’s mortuary after their claims were disputed.
'Where's the beef ya vegan?' Taoiseach met with protests from farmers in Cork city
A prize bull and farming machinery were brought to the protest outside Cork City Hall.
Varadkar: 'No evidence' for 'strange story' about decomposing bodies at Waterford hospital
The Taoiseach was speaking in Waterford while canvassing with election candidates.
Ireland's fourth offshore patrol vessel, the LÉ George Bernard Shaw, has been officially commissioned
Its name follows in the tradition of those given to the service’s three other ships.
White House welcomes new talks to restore Northern Ireland power-sharing executive
Talks are set to commence following the local elections in Northern Ireland next week.
Government set to decide whether to sign off on €3bn National Broadband Plan
The plan aims to bring high-speed internet to smaller towns and one-off homes around Ireland.
Vicky Phelan apologises to Leo Varadkar after referring to him as 'a gay man' during criticism
Phelan made the comments in an interview with The Irish Times.
'Why in God's name does it take the death of a 29-year-old woman to get to this point?' - priest challenges politicians on NI stalemate
It’s been over two years since the Northern Ireland institutions collapsed. With no functioning government,
Taoiseach has no plans to beef up security for ministers after protests at their homes
Leo Varadkar says he has not added any extra security after protests at his home.
'Many think we're wrong to leave the Dáil, others want us to f**k off out of here' - Mick Wallace
“If people of the far-right want to run, that is there prerogative – I am not of that ilk,” he said.
Taoiseach says he didn’t realise his mortgage could be sold on by his bank when he took it out in 2003
In an interview with TheJournal.ie this week, the Taoiseach said he understood the intent behind Sinn Féin’s No Consent No Sale Bill.
Taoiseach says they've run into 'real difficulties' around legislating for exclusion zones at GP surgeries
Varadkar says government needs to ensure they are on solid ground if one is going to restrict the right to protest.
Niall Quinn says renaming the FAI might help reform the organisation and 'regain trust'
Quinn met with politicians and members of the local football groups in Leinster House today.
Taoiseach says he won't ask the US to choose between the UK and Ireland as he welcomes Pelosi to Dublin
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, will address the Dáil this week.
Taoiseach: 'Government can't continue funding the FAI unless it's confident the organisation is run properly'
In an interview with TheJournal.ie this evening, the Taoiseach stopped short of stating there should be a clear out of the entire Board
'I don't think anybody would be satisfied by it': Leo Varadkar on John Delaney's Oireachtas appearance
Leo Varadkar said the FAI was answerable to the ODCE which has questions that need to be answered.
As it happened: Tusk tells UK 'please do not waste this time' as 31 October flextension agreed
Another long night in Brussels, and the threat of a no-deal exit this Friday has been averted.
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