Opposition leaders outline their demands for new Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar has received a list of demands from opposition leaders on his first day as Taoiseach with warnings that, if they are not met, there will be calls for a general election.

Fianna Fáil leader Michael Martin said his opponent’s views were “right wing” and warned of consequences for the government support pact if there was any manipulation of issues, such as the budget.

Sinn Féin’s Gerry Adams criticised Mr Varadkar’s previous role as health minister and his recent campaign to stamp out welfare fraud.