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.

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

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.

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