Leo Varadkar eyes global trade to overcome Brexit challenges

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has pledged to double Ireland’s diplomatic and trade forces abroad by 2025, as Ireland tries to overcome challenges faced by Brexit, writes Juno McEnroe.

Speaking in Toronto, Canada, where he pledged to also grow the €2.7bn trade between the nations, Mr Varadkar though was forced to defend his visit and insist he was not “swanning” around.