Daniel McConnell: Credibility knocked but Leo Varadkar now free to become Taoiseach again

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar. File Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

News that Tánaiste Leo Varadkar will not face any charges clears the way for him to become Taoiseach in December and removes a significant cloud of controversy which has lingered since the controversy broke in October 2019.

The saga, which was started in the wake of an article in the Village Magazine which alleged Mr Varadkar acted in a criminal fashion is now over, and the Tánaiste is a free and innocent man.