Show of political maturity by young-gun Taoiseach garners respect
A bad domestic week, which saw the Government teeter on the brink of an election, was followed by an exceptional internationally-focused week, which no doubt will have earned Leo Varadkar increased respect among his EU counterparts.
While British prime minister Theresa May was sweating over words and clauses in a bid to appease the DUP, Mr Varadkar held the Irish line by maintaining a measured force, politely refusing to budge.
