The Ciara Phelan Podcast: Varadkar pulled back from sharing relationship online to protect privacy

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (left) and his partner Matt Barrett walk in the St Patrick's Day parade on 5th Avenue in New York City in 2018. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he has pulled back from sharing information about his partner online to protect their privacy and believes his relationship with Matt Barrett is scrutinised because they are a gay couple.

In a rare personal interview, Mr Varadkar discusses his thoughts on marriage and starting a family, the loss of people in his life who have died by suicide, and his childhood.