Former Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has hinted that Ireland may see another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government following the recent local and European elections. Fine Gael secured 245 council seats and Fianna Fail won 248, while both parties earned four seats each in the European Parliament. Sinn Fein, the main opposition party, secured 102 council … Read more
Following Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s resignation, another prominent figure in Irish politics, Minister Josepha Madigan, has announced her intention to resign. Madigan, who represents Dublin Rathdown for the Fine Gael party, cited the demanding nature of politics as a factor in her decision. She emphasized that while the role is challenging, it is compensated work. … Read more
Leo Varadkar, the leader of Ireland’s Fine Gael party and the country’s Prime Minister, shocked political circles with his resignation announcement, citing personal reasons. Despite having a year left in office, Varadkar’s decision has left many puzzled. The unexpected move comes amidst assurances from party leaders that there would be no snap election. Varadkar, known … Read more
Leo Varadkar, the Prime Minister of Ireland, has announced his resignation following a special cabinet meeting this morning. In an emotional address, Varadkar cited personal and political reasons for his decision. He will also step down as the president and leader of the Fine Gael party. Varadkar expressed satisfaction with his tenure as Prime Minister, … Read more
Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced plans to enhance support for carers and individuals with disabilities in Ireland. This initiative follows a recent referendum where 73% of voters opposed changing the definition of family care in the Irish constitution. Varadkar revealed that potential measures include increasing the home care tax credit and granting more days … Read more
Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced that Ireland’s local and European elections will take place on June 7. Despite speculation, Varadkar remained non-committal on a general election during Thursday’s announcement. He assured reporters that a general election isn’t imminent, responding to queries during his visit to the US for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The decision … Read more
Yesterday saw Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar meet with US President Joe Biden at The White House as part of the annual St. Patrick’s visit. Varadkar utilized this opportunity to address significant global issues including the conflict in Gaza, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Northern Ireland, and the situation of undocumented Irish immigrants in the US. Despite … Read more
In Dublin, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar disclosed that the majority of illegal immigration into the Republic is occurring through Northern Ireland. Varadkar affirmed Ireland’s commitment to fortifying border checks to stem the tide of illegal entries. Plans are underway to enhance border security, particularly around the European Union perimeters. Varadkar emphasized Ireland’s preference for legal … Read more
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar surprised many by backing the consideration of applications from illegal immigrants outside the EU. Speaking at the center-right European People’s Party conference, Varadkar discussed the party’s focus on global migration in its election manifesto. The manifesto suggests ending agreements with third countries to ensure a safe process for asylum seekers. … Read more
US President Joe Biden has landed in Carlingford and will visit the area before travelling to Dundalk. The President arrived at Dublin Airport covered by umbrellas in preparation for his three-day visit to the Republic. Air Force One landed at Dublin Airport on Wednesday afternoon in heavy rain and cold winds. Mr Biden, accompanied by … Read more
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has stated that additional cost-of-living measures that will be made public in the spring will include a “social welfare and pensions element.” The leader of Fine Gael said that this week, the ministers of finance, public expenditure, and social protection will meet with the leaders of the three coalition parties to discuss the … Read more
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the cost-of-living measures come to an end after February because the government lacks the funds to keep them all going. Mr. Varadkar said that the government will conduct a review to determine which measures they can continue to support after the introduction of cost-of-living measures like the three €200 … Read more
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have had a “good conversation” about the Northern Ireland Protocol. The two leaders spoke by phone on a range of issues but the conversation mostly focused on restoring the democratic institutions in Northern Ireland and the ongoing EU-UK negotiations on the protocol and British-Irish relations … Read more
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has brought back the possibility of the Government enacted a new, lower tax rate of 30%. When Varadkar served as Tanaiste earlier this year, the proposal was discussed and could revert back thousands of dollars to workers’ pockets. According to the Irish Mirror, it was rejected by Paschal Donohoe, the minister in charge of … Read more
Indian-Origin Leo Varadkar has formally taken over as Ireland’s Taoiseach for the second time after receiving the seal of office from the President. In a rotation between his Fine Gael and Martin’s Fianna Fail parties that was unprecedented in Irish history, Varadkar took over as Taoiseach from Michael Martin. The two main parties in a … Read more