Interview with Leo Varadkar's parents removed from RTÉ website

RTÉ has removed an interview with the parents of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar from its website following queries about a member of the Taoiseach’s staff who can be heard giving instructions to Mr Varadkar’s mother.

The State broadcaster removed the interview from its website after this newspaper asked for information as to the identity of the man, who can be heard off-camera directing Miriam Varadkar to change her comments about her son’s relationship with the media.

The interview with Miriam and Ashok Varadkar was recorded for RTÉ News to coincide with their son’s election as Taoiseach.