Theresa Reidy: Leo Varadkar leaves Ireland a prosperous state in an uncertain world

In his final week as Taoiseach, Taoiseach brought uncomfortable truths to the US political elite about their enabling of atrocity in Gaza

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett at the St Patrick's Day brunch in the East Room of the White House as part of his visit to the US for St Patrick's Day. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Leo Varadkar caused an unexpected earthquake in Irish politics with the abrupt announcement of his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.

Mr Varadkar didn’t settle into his second period as Taoiseach with the same assured ease that marked his first tenure from 2017-2020.