Leo Varadkar reveals he sometimes feared for his safety as Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar has revealed there were times when he was fearful for his own safety during his time as Taoiseach (Niall Carson/PA)

Leo Varadkar has revealed there were times when he was fearful for his own safety during his tenure as Taoiseach.

The former Fine Gael leader, who announced he will not be contesting the next general election, said that he never let security threats “bother” him.