‘We’re ready for a gay taoiseach’ - Leo Varadkar is first openly gay cabinet minister

Leo Varadkar, the health minister, has said the country is ready for its first gay taoiseach as he went public yesterday with his own sexuality.

However, the Fine Gael TD said he didn’t see it being himself, even though he has been tipped as a favourite to succeed Enda Kenny.

Becoming Ireland’s first openly gay minister, Mr Varadkar also revealed that he intends to leave politics by the time he reaches the age of 51.