Leo Varadkar would stay on as minister if given ‘authority’

Leo Varadkar, the health minister, has said he would like to remain on in his position after the general election — but only if he is given the authority and resources.

The Fine Gael minister also revealed he would welcome seeing political rival Lucinda Creighton, leader of Renua Ireland, becoming a member of Cabinet.

Speaking to The Sunday Show on Newstalk radio, the Dublin West TD defended his role as health minister despite a strike planned by nurses later this week.