Fine Gael is not critically endangered, Taoiseach says on Fota trip

Mr Varadkar, who almost a decade ago said he planned to step down from politics by the time he was 51, also said he has at least one, if not two, general elections left in him

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with Seán McKeown, Director of Fota Wildlife Park and Jim Woulfe, Chairman of Fota Wildlife Park looking at one of the Red Pandas during a visit to Fota Wildlife Park. Photo: Darragh Kane

Fine Gael is a party in renewal, the Taoiseach has insisted, amid an exodus of long-standing TDs.

Leo Varadkar said resignations are natural in any organisation and he remains focused on leading his party into the next general election.