Taoiseach says he has confidence in Tánaiste ahead of Dáil address on document controversy

Micheál Martin Martin says he does not believe Mr Varadkar broke any laws when he passed a confidential document outlining a pay deal between the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and the Government to the rival National Association for GPs (NAGP). Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has made a strong show of support for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, saying he has confidence in him, despite acknowledging he should not have shared a confidential document the way he did.

Mr Martin further said he does not believe Mr Varadkar broke any laws when he passed a confidential document outlining a pay deal between the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) and the Government to the rival National Association for GPs (NAGP).