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Varadkar's 'tinge of regret' handing over top job to Martin

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he has a “tinge of regret” handing over the role of head of government, as the new proposed three-way coalition takes shape.

Varadkar's 'tinge of regret' handing over top job to Martin

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020 - 20:15

Juno McEnroe

Leo Varadkar.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he has a “tinge of regret” handing over the role of head of government, as the new proposed three-way coalition takes shape.

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