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From The Daily Edge Leo Varadkar dragged partner Matt to the Dancing With The Stars final and had the public's sympathy Dwtsirl

Leo Varadkar dragged partner Matt to the Dancing With The Stars final and had the public's sympathy

4 hours ago 8,156 Views 3 Comments

That’s one way to spend a Sunday evening.

# leo-varadkar - Yesterday’s News

Varadkar says Ireland rejoining Commonwealth is 'not something that's on the agenda' Commonwealth

Varadkar says Ireland rejoining Commonwealth is 'not something that's on the agenda'

19 hours ago 37,836 Views 71 Comments

His comments come after the DUP’s Jeffrey Donaldson said Ireland should join the Commonwealth.

Any tax loopholes used by vulture funds won't be closed down until the autumn, says Taoiseach Mortgage Holders

Any tax loopholes used by vulture funds won't be closed down until the autumn, says Taoiseach

Sun 9:00 AM 17,186 Views 73 Comments

Last year, the Taoiseach vowed to close a loophole which allowed a €1.3 billion mortgage ‘vehicle’ from paying tax.

# leo-varadkar - Saturday 23 March, 2019

Taoiseach promises income tax cuts and rules out entering government with Sinn Féin Fine Gael

Taoiseach promises income tax cuts and rules out entering government with Sinn Féin

Sat 8:15 PM 41,540 Views 176 Comments

The Taoiseach also used his speech to take a pop at Fianna Fáil.

If UK seek long extension, they'll have to run candidates in European elections, says Coveney Brexit

If UK seek long extension, they'll have to run candidates in European elections, says Coveney

Sat 7:11 PM 9,474 Views 9 Comments

The man tipped to be the next EC president says the UK is ‘infecting’ Europe’s decision-making process..

Plans to avoid a hard border in a no-deal scenario are 'very rough', says Varadkar LONDON MARCH

Plans to avoid a hard border in a no-deal scenario are 'very rough', says Varadkar

Updated Sat 6:31 PM 27,685 Views 44 Comments

Thousands of protesters are due to march on London today demanding a second Brexit referendum.

Donaldson says Ireland should join the Commonwealth, Coveney says it's not on the table Brexit

Donaldson says Ireland should join the Commonwealth, Coveney says it's not on the table

Updated Sat 5:20 PM 56,626 Views 128 Comments

It had been thought that the DUP were softening their stance towards the draft Brexit deal – until yesterday’s statement.

Taoiseach says he doesn't want to be associated with actions of Conor McGregor St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach says he doesn't want to be associated with actions of Conor McGregor

Sat 12:49 PM 82,656 Views 91 Comments

This time last week, Varadkar was somewhat overshadowed at the Chicago St Patrick’s Day parade.

High Court Master says case could be taken against Ireland over special tax treatment given to vulture funds Tax Loophole

High Court Master says case could be taken against Ireland over special tax treatment given to vulture funds

Sat 8:30 AM 21,881 Views 38 Comments

Edmund Honohan has said there are many similarities to be drawn with the Apple case being taken.

# leo-varadkar - Friday 22 March, 2019

Expect some not-so-subtle election promises as Fine Gaelers land in Wexford Fine Gael National Conference

Expect some not-so-subtle election promises as Fine Gaelers land in Wexford

Fri 6:00 AM 14,874 Views 42 Comments

‘Let’s take Ireland forward together’ is the theme of the Fine Gael’s National Spring conference, which kicks off today in Wexford.

# leo-varadkar - Thursday 21 March, 2019

Varadkar warns against 'rolling cliff edge' as leaders meet for crunch summit Brexit

Varadkar warns against 'rolling cliff edge' as leaders meet for crunch summit

Updated Thu 12:55 PM 14,824 Views 46 Comments

Varadkar repeated his assertion that the EU needs to cut the UK some slack on an extension.

# leo-varadkar - Wednesday 20 March, 2019

Court of Appeal to get more judges to deal with backlog of cases Courts

Court of Appeal to get more judges to deal with backlog of cases

Wed 10:05 PM 7,852 Views 6 Comments

The number of judges in the court is set to be increased from nine to fifteen.

Fancy being the next governor of the Central Bank? New appointment rules have been approved Top Banker

Fancy being the next governor of the Central Bank? New appointment rules have been approved

Wed 8:10 PM 11,978 Views 18 Comments

New procedures were approved by Cabinet today.

Cork, Limerick, and Waterford mayors will get new powers, but they can also be impeached Directly-elected Mayor

Cork, Limerick, and Waterford mayors will get new powers, but they can also be impeached

Wed 5:59 PM 13,153 Views 41 Comments

The idea of directly-elected mayors for these regions will be voted on in a plebiscite on 24 May.

# leo-varadkar - Tuesday 19 March, 2019

Theresa May's spokesman says the Brexit crisis she predicted 'has come to pass' 10 Days To Go

Theresa May's spokesman says the Brexit crisis she predicted 'has come to pass'

Updated Tue 1:44 PM 36,102 Views 56 Comments

Another planned meaningful vote on her deal may not take place after intervention from the Speaker of the House.

# leo-varadkar - Monday 18 March, 2019

New intelligence unit to assess threats to State security will be set up by the end of the year Terror Threat

New intelligence unit to assess threats to State security will be set up by the end of the year

Mar 18th 2019, 8:15 AM 21,289 Views 28 Comments

Varadkar says Ireland is as prepared as any other country for a terror attack.

# leo-varadkar - Sunday 17 March, 2019

Every child should be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school, says Taoiseach Sinne Fianna Fail

Every child should be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school, says Taoiseach

Mar 17th 2019, 6:15 AM 20,415 Views 102 Comments

There have been calls for the teaching of the national anthem to be added to the curriculum.

'I'm dying, but I want to thank the nurses': Dozens write to Taoiseach to support nurses' strike

'I'm dying, but I want to thank the nurses': Dozens write to Taoiseach to support nurses' strike

Mar 17th 2019, 12:05 AM 18,198 Views 14 Comments

A number of people wrote to Leo Varadkar during last month’s strike.

# leo-varadkar - Saturday 16 March, 2019

An unexpected guest and a luminous river: Leo ends St Patrick's trip not being centre of attention St Patrick's Day

An unexpected guest and a luminous river: Leo ends St Patrick's trip not being centre of attention

Mar 16th 2019, 11:30 PM 56,383 Views No Comments

Varadkar finished off the final leg of his US trip walking in the Chicago parade and taking a boat trip down the river.

Taoiseach says he wasn't nervous ahead of Pence speech: 'I wanted to express Ireland's values' LGBT Rights

Taoiseach says he wasn't nervous ahead of Pence speech: 'I wanted to express Ireland's values'

Mar 16th 2019, 9:30 PM 23,349 Views 63 Comments

Varadkar said he and Pence have very different views on social issues, but says it’s better to engage with people rather than boycott them.

Taoiseach: 'It is not going to be a case of everything being alright. Brexit is bad news' Brexit

Taoiseach: 'It is not going to be a case of everything being alright. Brexit is bad news'

Updated Mar 16th 2019, 7:00 PM 23,301 Views 46 Comments

The DUP is set to resume discussions with the British government on Monday ahead of an expected third Westminster vote.

Taoiseach marches alongside Conor McGregor in Chicago's St Patrick's Day parade St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach marches alongside Conor McGregor in Chicago's St Patrick's Day parade

Updated Mar 16th 2019, 5:33 PM 73,970 Views 18 Comments

Government officials were left surprised at McGregor’s appearance at the parade.

From The Daily Edge Ellen Degeneres said that Leo Varadkar taking his boyfriend to meet Mike Pence made her 'very happy' Happy Days

Ellen Degeneres said that Leo Varadkar taking his boyfriend to meet Mike Pence made her 'very happy'

Mar 16th 2019, 10:46 AM 43,196 Views 2 Comments

Leo’s partner is making headlines.

'We all need to stand up to hate': Taoiseach condemns New Zealand terror attack Terror Attack

'We all need to stand up to hate': Taoiseach condemns New Zealand terror attack

Mar 16th 2019, 6:15 AM 7,204 Views 44 Comments

At least 49 people were killed yesterday at two mosques, when a man opened fire on people while videoing the massacre.

Taoiseach says climate change protests are 'welcome' and 'inspiring' Climate Change

Taoiseach says climate change protests are 'welcome' and 'inspiring'

Mar 16th 2019, 12:07 AM 9,924 Views 75 Comments

Earlier this month, the Taoiseach said he supported school students going on strike.

# leo-varadkar - Friday 15 March, 2019

New hope for Irish workers who could get access to thousands of US visas Washington DC

New hope for Irish workers who could get access to thousands of US visas

Mar 15th 2019, 1:09 AM 18,845 Views 27 Comments

It is now understood that US President Donald Trump has personally spoken to Senator Cotton about his opposition to the bill.

# leo-varadkar - Thursday 14 March, 2019

Trump on the Irish: 'They’re smart. They’re sharp. They’re great. And they’re brutal enemies!' Shamrock Ceremony

Trump on the Irish: 'They’re smart. They’re sharp. They’re great. And they’re brutal enemies!'

Mar 14th 2019, 10:32 PM 68,871 Views 81 Comments

Varadkar touched on the economy and Irish immigration in his speech today.

Trump says he gave May advice on Brexit negotiations but she 'didn't listen' to it Brexit

Trump says he gave May advice on Brexit negotiations but she 'didn't listen' to it

Mar 14th 2019, 4:00 PM 36,139 Views 56 Comments

Trump made his comments while speaking to reporters during his meeting with Varadkar in the Oval Office.

Trump says he hopes to visit Ireland this year during White House visit by Taoiseach Oval Office

Trump says he hopes to visit Ireland this year during White House visit by Taoiseach

Mar 14th 2019, 3:26 PM 16,760 Views 64 Comments

The Taoiseach will return to the White House later this evening for the traditional shamrock ceremony.

Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence LGBT Rights

Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence

Mar 14th 2019, 6:15 AM 41,144 Views 58 Comments

Last year, Mike Pence told the Taoiseach his partner, Matt Barrett, would be welcome in Pence’s home if he decides to attend this year.

Varadkar says in uncertain time of Brexit, 'friends' in the United States are needed 'more than ever' Got Your Back

Varadkar says in uncertain time of Brexit, 'friends' in the United States are needed 'more than ever'

Mar 14th 2019, 4:33 AM 7,696 Views 20 Comments

All eyes were on Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett, as they attended the Irish Funds dinner in Washington DC last night.

# leo-varadkar - Wednesday 13 March, 2019

Leo Varadkar says those that wanted Brexit 'have been chasing unicorns for a long time' Washington DC

Leo Varadkar says those that wanted Brexit 'have been chasing unicorns for a long time'

Mar 13th 2019, 6:22 PM 14,853 Views 36 Comments

Varadkar said there is a “rich irony” that the UK’s tariff proposals intend to treat Northern Ireland differently to Great Britain.

Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence St Patrick's Day

Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence

Mar 13th 2019, 5:17 PM 37,509 Views 77 Comments

The US vice president has been criticised for his views and his legislative record on LGBT people.

# leo-varadkar - Tuesday 12 March, 2019

Breakfast meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be open to the media this year St Patrick's Day

Breakfast meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be open to the media this year

Mar 12th 2019, 11:42 PM 11,615 Views 30 Comments

US Vice President Mike Pence was criticised for excluding the media from the traditional breakfast meeting with the Taoiseach.

Varadkar 'hopes and trusts' House of Commons will now pass Brexit deal after last-minute breakthrough Meaningful Vote

Varadkar 'hopes and trusts' House of Commons will now pass Brexit deal after last-minute breakthrough

Updated Mar 12th 2019, 8:59 AM 31,698 Views 77 Comments

There’s been no actual change to the withdrawal agreement, but Theresa May has secured guarantees that might sway Brexiteers.

Taoiseach heading to Washington DC for annual St Patrick's Day meeting with Donald Trump White House Visit

Taoiseach heading to Washington DC for annual St Patrick's Day meeting with Donald Trump

Mar 12th 2019, 6:00 AM 8,574 Views 45 Comments

Leo Varadkar will also travel to Chicago this year.

# leo-varadkar - Monday 11 March, 2019

'The compassionate thing to do': Lisa Smith will have right to return to Ireland as will her child, says Varadkar Syria

'The compassionate thing to do': Lisa Smith will have right to return to Ireland as will her child, says Varadkar

Mar 11th 2019, 12:15 PM 39,036 Views 212 Comments

Lisa Smith is reportedly being detained by the US armed forces based in northern Syria.

Around the world - This is where Varadkar and our ministers are heading for St Patrick’s Day St Patrick's Day

Around the world - This is where Varadkar and our ministers are heading for St Patrick’s Day

Mar 11th 2019, 9:00 AM 25,919 Views 73 Comments

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will visit US President Donald Trump this St Patrick’s Day.

# leo-varadkar - Saturday 9 March, 2019

Business-class flights and 5-star hotels: Here's how much the Government spent on St Patrick's Day trips in 2018 Ireland Connected

Business-class flights and 5-star hotels: Here's how much the Government spent on St Patrick's Day trips in 2018

Mar 9th 2019, 12:05 AM 37,380 Views 69 Comments

Figures obtained under FOI show how each Department spent on St Patrick’s Day last year.

# leo-varadkar - Friday 8 March, 2019

Taoiseach says there is an 'epidemic' of violence against women Women's Rights

Taoiseach says there is an 'epidemic' of violence against women

Updated Mar 8th 2019, 1:00 PM 25,959 Views 80 Comments

The government today ratified the Istanbul Convention which obliges it to protect women from all forms of violence.

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