Ministers line up to defend Varadkar despite garda investigation

Gardaí have upgraded an investigation into the leaking of a highly sensitive GP contract by Leo Varadkar when he was Taoiseach to a criminal inquiry. Picture: Sam Boal

Ministers have lined up to defend Leo Varadkar by claiming he should "absolutely not" stand aside while gardaí investigate his leaking of a confidential document.

Gardaí have now upgraded an investigation into the leaking of a highly sensitive GP contract by Mr Varadkar when he was Taoiseach, to a criminal inquiry.