Leo Varadkar says probe into leaked GP contract document 'unnecessary'

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar's new book, due to be published this week, details the highs and lows of his political career including the personal impact they had on him and those around him.
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Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the investigation into allegations he had leaked a confidential GP contract document to a friend was "unnecessary".

In his memoir, Speaking My Mind, Mr Varadkar said he still struggles to understand why so much time and money was spent on the investigation.