Leo Varadkar: No scandal influenced decision to step down as Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said his successor Simon Harris has 'a tough job' deciding who will stay in any Cabinet reshuffle

Leo Varadkar ahead of his final Cabinet meeting. Picture: Grainne Ni Aodha/PA Wire

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said his successor Simon Harris will have a “tough job” deciding who will stay in an expected Cabinet reshuffle and confirmed that Wednesday will be his last time to attend Cabinet.

Mr Varadkar was speaking to reporters outside Government Buildings as ministers are expected to sign off on the long-awaited revised immigration plan from Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman.