Watch: Varadkar confirms middle income earners will benefit from tax changes next month

Leo Varadkar has begun a live Facebook post addressing the nation on issues such as housing and healthcare.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the government is "open to all options" in recruiting a new garda commissioner as he defended the day-to-day work of members of the force, writes Juno McEnroe.

Speaking at the opening of the Fine Gael two-day think-in in Clonmel, Tipperary, he also outlined elements in the upcoming budget, promising tax cuts for middle income earners.