Varadkar eyes global trade to overcome Brexit challenges

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has pledged to double Ireland’s diplomatic and trade forces abroad by 2025, as Ireland tries to overcome challenges faced by Brexit.

Speaking in Toronto, Canada, where he pledged to also grow the €2.7bn trade between the nations, Mr Varadkar though was forced to defend his visit and insist he was not “swanning” around.

The Taoiseach set out how the Government will unveil a plan to “double Ireland’s global footprint” by 2025 in a bid to lure businesses here.