Varadkar 'not concerned' about his position as Fine Gael leader  

Despite the retirement of John Paul Phelan, the Taoiseach believes he will lead his party to 45 seats at the next election

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is unequivocal that he will lead Fine Gael into the next election.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he is "not in the slightest bit" concerned about his position as Fine Gael leader.

Mr Varadkar saw a third TD, Carlow-Kilkenny's John Paul Phelan, announce on Wednesday that he would not contest the next election.