# Leo Varadkar
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Last week
7th April 2024 - 20th April 2024
Dáil Éireann
Varadkar's parting speech: 'Most if not all' of Ireland's recent problems had external origins
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9 Apr
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fianna fáíl tensions
Tánaiste rejects O'Dea's 'party lens' criticism, says public want to be put above party politics
8 Apr
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so long Leo
Leo Varadkar officially resigns as Taoiseach at Áras an Uachtaráin
Varadkar’s resignation was accepted by President Michael D Higgins today.
The former FG leader tendered his resignation in writing to President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin this evening.
In his final interview as Taoiseach, he said Government should have invested more in areas like housing in 2011.
He told The Journal today that making up his mind to step down was hard, but said he has had "no regrets" over the decision.
8 Apr
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In hindsight
Varadkar hopes his bad rep with unionists will be reassessed 'with the fullness of time'
8 Apr
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last day of term
Varadkar 'confident' Stormont can withstand shock resignation of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson
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8 Apr
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Income Tax
Raising threshold for higher tax rate to €50,000 'is achievable', says Varadkar
8 Apr
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all the best now
Varadkar responds to Kate O'Connell's comments wishing her the best 'in the rest of her life'
8 Apr
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This month
April 2024
next chapter
Varadkar says Fine Gael can achieve an 'historic' fourth term under new leader Simon Harris
6 Apr
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Last month
March 2024
Incitement to Hatred
Sinn Féin displaying 'cowardice' when it comes to hate legislation, Leo Varadkar says
27 Mar
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Changing of the guard
Biden bids goodbye to Varadkar, as Taoiseach briefs successor Harris on 'upcoming issues'
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25 Mar
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Fine Gael
Talk of 'core values' and whispers of 'who plugged in Simon Coveney' as Harris takes the reins
Politics isn’t all about back-slapping, says Simon Harris, but there was plenty of it yesterday.
Christina Finn
in Athlone
Updated
25 Mar
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Cabinet Reshuffle
Simon Coveney confirms he will be running in the next general election
24 Mar
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Decision time
Varadkar made decision to resign last weekend - so were there any hints on the US trip?
23 Mar
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EU summit
‘Go raibh maith agat Leo’: A lightness to the Taoiseach as his European colleagues bid him farewell
Jane Matthews
in Brussels
22 Mar
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Sideline diplomacy
Varadkar meets leaders of Malta, Slovenia and Spain at EU summit to talk Palestinian statehood
22 Mar
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Friends and colleagues
Simon Harris says he has taken advice from Phil Hogan (among others)
22 Mar
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over and out
'I'm definitely not interested': Varadkar says he will decline ministerial position if asked
The Taoiseach also again insisted that his stated reasons are the real reasons he is resigning.
Jane Matthews
in Brussels
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22 Mar
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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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21 Mar
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Reasons for quitting
Varadkar says political life was 'never' for partner Matt as he laughs off 'legacy' questions
21 Mar
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THE MORNING LEAD
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
21 Mar
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Fine Gael
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
20 Mar
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legacy
As Leo Varadkar waves goodbye to his time as Taoiseach, how will he be remembered?
From ‘welfare cheats’ to ‘bullet-proof’ backstops.
20 Mar
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Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
20 Mar
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Resignation
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
20 Mar
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Making A Splash
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
20 Mar
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AS IT HAPPENED
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
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20 Mar
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go
'Don't limp on': McDonald calls for general election in testy Dáil exchanges with Varadkar
20 Mar
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Resignation
Tánaiste 'surprised' by Varadkar's resignation, says coalition Govt should go full-term
20 Mar
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Posters at the Ready
Opposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
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20 Mar
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Who do you think will take over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader?
20 Mar
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NEW LEADER
Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
20 Mar
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Resignation
'I am no longer the best person for that job': Varadkar's emotional resignation speech, in full
“I have nothing else lined up or in mind,” the Taoiseach said.
20 Mar
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leo out
Leo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
20 Mar
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SF in America
Sinn Féin's reserved public remarks on Gaza while in US leave the party wide open for criticism
It’s a rarity that Varadkar comes out looking stronger on the issue of Palestine than Sinn Féin.
15 hrs ago
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draw the line
The government is drafting stronger laws to regulate Botox and fillers
19 Mar
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Analysis
Did Varadkar do enough in the White House to push for peace and satisfy critics at home?
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
18 Mar
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Washington DC
Taoiseach tells US President during shamrock ceremony that Irish people are 'deeply troubled' about Gaza
Varadkar brought the US President to tears by quoting his late son.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
17 Mar
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