Leo Varadkar: Proof there is no limit to ambition

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said his election proves that “every proud parent in Ireland today can dream big dreams for their children”.

Speaking after securing an overall vote of 60% in the leadership contest Mr Varadkar said: “I think if my election as leader of Fine Gael today shows anything it is that prejudice has no hold in this Republic.”

Mr Varadkar said he intends to speak with Simon Coveney today before meeting with Independents in Government and the Fianna Fáil party in the coming days.