Varadkar defends Fine Gael ministers over proposed tax cuts

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (PA)

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended the Fine Gael junior ministers who wrote an opinion piece advocating for tax cuts in the autumn budget.

Mr Varadkar, leader of Fine Gael, said the party was committed to cutting income tax as part of its effort to look after “middle Ireland”.