Varadkar: 'Irresponsible promises' will not be made

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the country will go to the polls for a general election on Saturday, February 8.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2020 - 14:38

Cianan Brennan & Daniel McConnell

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the country will go to the polls for a general election on Saturday, February 8.

In a brief statement at a rain-swept Government Buildings, the Fine Gael leader said that he was calling the novel weekend election at “the best time for the country”.

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

Follow and share the latest news and stories

More in this section

Tenant evictions surge 17% as landlords sell up, RTB report shows

Gardaí ask drone operators to keep away from search for missing boy

Meta removes AI deepfake scam video of Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys

Courts Election 2020 Place: Europe Person: Varadkar Person: Taoiseach Person: Leo Varadkar Person: Finian McGrath Organisation: Government Buildings Organisation: Fine Gael Organisation: Taoiseach Organisation: Cabinet Organisation: European Council Organisation: Independent Alliance

<p>Sentencing was adjourned until October 8 for the judge to consider the ramifications of applying the Probation Act. Judge Hughes also asked prosecuting counsel John Griffin to provide clarity on that issue and how it would impact Garda vetting. File picture: Derick Hudson</p>

Garda Superintendent cleared of assault, but charged with public order offence

READ NOW

Varadkar: 'Irresponsible promises' will not be made

Garda Superintendent cleared of assault, but charged with public order offence

Lunchtime News

Latest

Varadkar: 'Irresponsible promises' will not be made

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Garda Superintendent cleared of assault, but charged with public order offence

Lunchtime News

Latest

Most Read