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Leo Varadkar on the ‘snogging scandal’, Trump and Ireland's anti-immigrant backlash
Leo Varadkar on the ‘snogging scandal’, Trump and Ireland's anti-immigrant backlash
In a candid interview, Leo Varadkar discusses his memoir, political regrets, personal life, and why he chose to walk away

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Leo Varadkar says probe into leaked GP contract document 'unnecessary'
Leo Varadkar says probe into leaked GP contract document 'unnecessary'
In his memoir, Mr Varadkar says he still struggles to understand why so much time and money was spent on the investigation

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

North South Ministerial Council
Emma Little-Pengelly accuses Leo Varadkar of reinventing himself after Irish unity comments
Emma Little-Pengelly took a swipe at the former Fine Gael leader after he said that Irish unity would become “centre stage” if Reform leader Nigel Farage was elected British prime minister

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar becomes adviser for US public relations firm
Mr Varadkar will join the board of Penta, who advise clients including Google and Microsoft

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Katherine Zappone appointment
Elaine Loughlin: Paschal Donohoe may be the foreign minister Ireland needs now
From Trump's tariff threats to our outlying position on Palestine — Ireland is navigating increasingly turbulent times and must have a foreign minister with dexterity and discretion

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

New Taoiseach appointed
Election campaign to formally start today as Taoiseach set to dissolve Dáil
It will bring to an end the four-and-a-half-year lifespan of the historic Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party coalition government.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Leo Varadkar resignation
Leo Varadkar confirms he will not stand in next election
The former taoiseach joins a list of Fine Gael TDs who are not contesting the next election

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Pro-unity group Ireland's Future event
Mick Clifford: Rocky road to reach a real united Ireland
This island will one day be a single political entity. That makes sense, economically and increasingly in terms of tackling climate change among other issues

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Mount Street scenes
S Fergus Finlay: Simon, fixing the housing crisis is the only way to erode bitterness
Hate-mongering is everywhere on social media, growing every day. As Taoiseach, you need to confront it. Take a stand on the Hate Bill now

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Irish migration
S Mick Clifford: Irresponsible rhetoric from some Independent TDs is adding fuel to the fire
Various speeches give the impression that government are acting contrary to the wishes of the vast majority of citizens for some nefarious reason

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Late Late talking points: Annie Mac turned down MBE, Strictly star on dad’s alcoholism
Late Late talking points: Annie Mac turned down MBE, Strictly star on dad’s alcoholism
Leo Varadkar also discussed how he 'nearly chickened out' of resigning as Taoiseach 

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Leo Varadkar tells Late Late Show: 'I nearly chickened out of resigning'
Leo Varadkar tells Late Late Show: 'I nearly chickened out of resigning'
The recently resigned taoiseach says a term limit for the office of head of Irish government could be a good idea

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

New Cabinet Appointed
S Elaine Loughlin: Peter Burke is waiting in the wings to become future Fine Gael leader
The Westmeath man is now one of the most significant threats to Simon Harris’s leadership, writes Elaine Loughlin 

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

Paul Hosford: Leo Varadkar left without a seat as Simon Harris grabs his chance to shine
Paul Hosford: Leo Varadkar left without a seat as Simon Harris grabs his chance to shine
Simon Harris launches his new era as Taoiseach — only to discover that there will be no honeymoon

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Dáil votes to approve Simon Harris's new Cabinet
Dáil votes to approve Simon Harris's new Cabinet
The Coalition members, led by Taoiseach Simon Harris, will now travel to Áras an Uachtaráin to receive their seals of office from President Michael D Higgins.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

‘New chapter’ for Leo Varadkar as baton passes to Simon Harris 
‘New chapter’ for Leo Varadkar as baton passes to Simon Harris 
Simon Harris, who succeeded Mr Varadkar as leader of the Fine Gael party following his shock resignation, is set to be selected as the new Taoiseach

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Fergus Finlay: Here’s my advice to new ministers on how to be successful in the job
S Fergus Finlay: Here’s my advice to new ministers on how to be successful in the job
Harris has promised a new energy, and that’s a good thing. But focus, clear priorities, and really good time management — they deliver results

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Fine Gael leadership
Ireland's youngest Taoiseach juggles geography and gender as he assembles his first Cabinet
McEntee unlikely to be moved from ‘complex’ Justice role as incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris considers which ministers and junior ministers to appoint

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Micheál Martin dismisses Willie O’Dea's 'short-sighted' criticism
Micheál Martin dismisses Willie O’Dea's 'short-sighted' criticism
Tánaiste says: 'Willie is looking at it totally through the lens of the party. The public out there... see that straight away, and don’t necessarily appreciate it'

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Mick Clifford: As Simon Harris will learn, energy is not a policy
S Mick Clifford: As Simon Harris will learn, energy is not a policy
The notion that the incoming taoiseach is uniquely energetic is easily dismissed. And even if Simon Harris is a human dynamo, that will not resolve the multiple crises that Ireland faces

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Leo Varadkar resignation
Leo Varadkar has had 'interesting' job offers as he officially resigns as Taoiseach
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is expected to be appointed as Ireland’s next taoiseach, and the youngest in its history, on Tuesday afternoon.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Áras an Uachtaráin
The process: How Taoiseach's office will change hands this week
Transition of office from Leo Varadkar to Simon Harris will start with current Taoiseach's visit to Áras an Uachtaráin around 6pm on Monday

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Stormont Assembly
Varadkar to attend north-south political meeting in last major job as Taoiseach
The meeting will be the last major political engagement for Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Harris returns to the old reliables as heavy hitters come in from the cold
Elaine Loughlin: Harris returns to the old reliables as heavy hitters come in from the cold
As blue skies re-emerged over the Fine Gael ard fheis in Galway, the incoming Taoiseach may have weathered his first storm but real challenges start this week with the selection of his cabinet

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

Harris to 'immediately convene' Dublin city centre task force to tackle violence
Harris to 'immediately convene' Dublin city centre task force to tackle violence
He said this body – comprising gardaí, businesses and community groups - will “chart a path towards a safer and vibrant Dublin”

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

Paul Hosford: Homelessness, not hate speech, will be the millstone around the Government's neck
S Paul Hosford: Homelessness, not hate speech, will be the millstone around the Government's neck
In his speech to the Fine Gael faithful, Simon Harris did not mention housing, though he pinpointed it as an example of where his Government will have the 'moral courage' to admit its shortcomings

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Leo Varadkar steps down as Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar: No scandal influenced decision to step down as Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar said his successor Simon Harris has 'a tough job' deciding who will stay in any Cabinet reshuffle

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Limerick v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Semi-Final
Letters to the Editor: Shortened hurling season not respectful
Having listened to Clare’s John Conlon and the Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald (Sunday Sport, RTÉ Radio 1) after the round of league matches on March 10, and having read and (Irish Examiner, March 20), it is clear that the hurling season hasn’t ...

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Sarah Harte: Widening of eligibility criteria is a huge concern if assisted dying legislation is introduced
S Sarah Harte: Widening of eligibility criteria is a huge concern if assisted dying legislation is introduced
While the time may have come to confront the issue of assisted dying, it is not something to be done lightly

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Taoiseach visit to the US
Joe Biden and Leo Varadkar exchange well wishes in phonecall
Mr Varadkar thanked Mr Biden, while paying tribute to the role the US president has played in US-Ireland relations, which he adds have 'never been better'

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris meets with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to discuss handover of power
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris meets with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to discuss handover of power
Taoiseach briefed the Fine Gael leader on upcoming national and international issues, a spokesperson said

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows
S Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows
It’s no accident that one of the most exciting and popular recent TV series was entitled ‘Succession’. The who-gets-what battle is riveting

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Irish constitution referenda
S Elaine Loughlin: Opposition let themselves down with attacks on Leo Varadkar in the Dáil 
It was one of those times politics should have been set aside but Labour, Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, and People Before Profit could barely articulate a proper farewell to the departing Taoiseach

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Taoiseach visit to the US
S Paul Hosford: No longer the man for the job, Leo Varadkar’s life is now changed immeasurably
From his St Patrick's Day engagements in the US to a European Council meeting, it's been a busy week. But after Wednesday's bombshell resignation, Leo Varadkar's life is now totally different

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Fine Gael leadership contest
Simon Harris refuses to rule out calling general election before end of year
When pressed if he would rule out an election before the end of the year, Mr Harris said: 'I’m certainly not ruling anything in or out'

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Simon Harris vows to bring ‘renewed energy’ to Fine Gael but rules out early election
Simon Harris vows to bring ‘renewed energy’ to Fine Gael but rules out early election
Simon Harris said he had been 'overwhelmed' by the level of support he had received from within his party

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Smooth succession of Harris good for Fine Gael but is it good for the country? 
Irish Examiner view: Smooth succession of Harris good for Fine Gael but is it good for the country? 
Concerns are bound to be expressed when a TD becomes taoiseach without the imprimatur of a general election victory, though John Bruton set a precedent when he took office 30 years ago

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

RTE report
Paul Hosford: McEntee 'was never interested in Fine Gael leadership'
Helen McEntee was never interested in the Fine Gael leadership. So she says, at least.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

ieExplains: Path clear for Simon Harris to become Taoiseach. Here's what happens next
ieExplains: Path clear for Simon Harris to become Taoiseach. Here's what happens next
If no other names are put forward to contest the leadership election, Mr Harris will be deemed elected as leader of Fine Gael at 1pm on Monday — when nominations close

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Boris Johnson meets Leo Varadkar in Dublin
Fergus Finlay: Understand Leo's upbringing and you understand the man
In one vital respect, we are all in Leo Varadkar’s debt, and he deserves a distinguished place in Ireland’s modern history. In another, he will be remembered, I think, for one colossal failure.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Coronavirus - Tue Aug 4, 2020
Sinn Féin and Labour reiterate call for general election
But Tánaiste Micheál Martin insists the Government will 'go full-term'

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

'I'm ready to step up': Simon Harris declares bid to become Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach 
'I'm ready to step up': Simon Harris declares bid to become Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach 
Heather Humphreys and Helen McEntee are among a wave of Fine Gael members to have come out in support of Mr Harris

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Simon Harris' pre-dawn offensive removed potential rivals before breakfast
Simon Harris' pre-dawn offensive removed potential rivals before breakfast
Harris has never been shy about his political ambitions and had a line of TDs, senators and MEPs waiting to come out in support

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

'Hard landing for a high flyer': How the world reacted to Taoiseach's resignation
'Hard landing for a high flyer': How the world reacted to Taoiseach's resignation
Wednesday morning saw political turmoil in Ireland as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced his resignation on the steps of Government buildings.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

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