Leo Varadkar has had 'interesting' job offers as he officially resigns as Taoiseach

New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is expected to be appointed as Ireland’s next taoiseach, and the youngest in its history, on Tuesday afternoon.

Leo Varadkar leaving Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin, after he tendered his resignation as taoiseach to President of Ireland Michael D Higgins. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Leo Varadkar has officially resigned as Taoiseach, after handing in a letter of resignation to President Michael D Higgins.

Mr Varadkar made the shock announcement three weeks ago that he was resigning as Fine Gael leader immediately and would stand down as Taoiseach once his successor had been appointed.