Varadkar 'to take ownership' of housing and climate change

Leo Varadkar pledges to adopt a hands-on approach to the big challenges facing Ireland as he begins new term as Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was speaking to the media at a Christmas lunch for Ukrainian women and children at Vicar St, Dublin. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to adopt a hands-on approach to plans aimed at tackling the housing crisis and climate change, signalling his intention “to take ownership of the big issues”.

Mr Varadkar highlighted housing as a key priority in his Dáil speech after his election as Taoiseach and yesterday made clear that his office will play a role in overseeing a review of the Housing for All plan.