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# Varadkar

Last week
17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
The Explainer: What next for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, and Ireland?
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
This month
March 2024
Taoiseach speaks to President Biden on six Irish citizens who are stuck in Gaza
Biden's heart is 'in the right place' in relation to Gaza conflict, Varadkar says
'Classic social media': Taoiseach says he was misrepresented in viral Six O'Clock show clip
Varadkar has received significant online criticism after he appeared on the Virgin Media programme last Friday to discuss the referendums.
Varadkar to make two visits to White House as St Patrick's Day engagements split into two days
Last month
February 2024
Varadkar seeks to reassure St John of God service users they will be 'protected'
Taoiseach confident Stormont Executive 'is here to last' following talks in Belfast
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who was also at Stormont to mark the restoration of devolution, said “the real work starts now”.
The return of Stormont will see the Treasury release a £3.3 billion package to support under-pressure public services in Northern Ireland.
Sunak said the offer represents “a generous and fair settlement”.
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he will be making the case that the Executive needs resources to "deliver sustainable public finances".
This year
2024
UK and EU agree change to post-Brexit NI trade rules after DUP reaches deal
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said the changes show the “naysayers are wrong”.
The DUP leader today expressed hope that the executive could be back in place within days.
The parties eligible to participate in a revived ministerial executive are due to meet later today to discuss the next steps.
Support for the deal is not unanimous within the DUP and several senior figures remain fiercely opposed to the proposed agreement.
Varadkar says it’s ‘not the worst thing’ that Ryanair is buying up homes for staff
Dart-type system for Cork 'achievable' within ten years says Varadkar
Last year
2023
Varadkar raises prospect of another rotating Taoiseach arrangement if coalition is re-elected
Minister says gardaí were told in advance that asylum seekers would be housed in Galway hotel
Leo Varadkar falls victim to a prank by two Russian comedians
Taoiseach visits Leitrim Village as local businesses deal with aftermath of localised tornado
The Taoiseach confirmed the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme will be available to those who have been impacted by the tornado.
The freak weather event happened at 12.30pm yesterday afternoon.
A number of vehicles and buildings suffered "significant damage" in the incident.
Israeli President says Ireland needs to 'admit the truth' about conflict in Gaza
'A serious matter': Varadkar on letter sent to SF over TDs' legal actions
Taoiseach: Ireland won't give Palestinian refugees the same protection as Ukrainians
Varadkar: Israel is 'under threat' but 'doesn't have right' to breach international law
Varadkar says Israel will lose global support if it goes 'too far' in its response against Hamas
No room for any form of racism in sport, Varadkar says after gymnastics medal incident
Varadkar: Energy price reductions must go further this winter
Taoiseach makes inquiries to ensure crumbling concrete affecting UK schools not an issue for Ireland
Varadkar was told to prepare for 'controversial traditionalist views' ahead of Jacob Rees-Mogg meeting
Jeffrey Donaldson slams Varadkar's 'unhelpful' comments on alternative to returning to Stormont
DUP's Sammy Wilson says Varadkar has 'cheek' after saying Stormont 'plan B' should be considered
Govt would be interested in buying Conor Pass land, but not for €10 million, Varadkar says
Varadkar condemns attack on family home of councillor in which rock was thrown through window
Parents of children with learning disabilities slam Varadkar over 'slow learners' remark
Trust cannot be restored in RTÉ 'without change' being made at the broadcaster, Varadkar says
Inquiry into Ireland's Covid-19 response to be set up this year, Varadkar says
Ireland to consider joining EU or Nato programme to protect undersea cables
Peter McVerry says Varadkar has his 'priorities wrong' when it come to tax cuts
Providing school meals during holiday period may pose ‘logistical complications’, Varadkar says
Government could reimburse parents who go private to assess children’s needs, Dáil told
Varadkar says he wouldn't consider himself a Tory but 'might have been in the past'
Varadkar suggests Paul Murphy should be quizzed on 2014 Jobstown protest in heated Dáil session
New nine-storey wing of Mater Hospital has been officially opened
DF Chief of Staff: 'Perpetrators of abuse don't belong in our organisation and will be held to account'
Taoiseach is 'disappointed' with DUP's decision not to return to Stormont