Leo Varadkar says he is not planning for a general election in 2024

Mr Varadkar also played down the significance of the fact that at least eight of his Fine Gael TDs have indicated they will not run again at the next election

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. File Picture: PA

The Taoiseach has said he is not planning for a general election to be held this year.

Leo Varadkar said he did not favour an early election prior to the Dáil’s full term ending in early 2025.