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Reasons for quitting
Varadkar says political life was 'never' for partner Matt as he laughs off 'legacy' questions
Blanchardstown
Gardaí found cannabis worth €3.2 million after stopping a vehicle on the M50 yesterday
cancer treatment
Nurse: Witnessing cancer and going through it yourself are two vastly different things
Heart Attacks
HSE backs weekend cardiac care service in Waterford for the 'first time', says minister
The Morning Lead
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
islington
Council taking measures to protect Banksy art in UK after mural defaced days after its arrival
Fine Gael
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
legacy
As Leo Varadkar waves goodbye to his time as Taoiseach, how will he be remembered?
From ‘welfare cheats’ to ‘bullet-proof’ backstops.
Rotunda Hospital
Stardust jury reminded of 'inferno' that developed at nightclub fire before deliberations
Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
Historic report
The Assisted Dying Committee released its landmark report backing new laws - here's why a split emerged
Limerick
'The main thing is you’re going home': Kyle Hayes escaped jail after conviction for violent attack
Who will be Taoiseach?
'I had my chance': Simon Coveney rules himself out of the running for FG leader
Overcrowding
'One person on a trolley is too much' says HSE CEO as 638 patients currently waiting for a bed
West Cork
No drugs found as naval divers complete search of bay at centre of cocaine smuggling probe
Ten men – understood to be Irish, Serbian, Spanish and Dutch – were arrested by specialist gardaí near Skibbereen last Thursday.
Resignation
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
Making A Splash
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
As it happened
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
Committee report
Assisted dying should be made legal in Ireland, committee of TDs and senators say in landmark report
privacy breach
Private hospital in alleged Kate Middleton data breach says disciplinary steps will be taken
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