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Leo Varadkar delivers emotional speech as he resigns as Ireland's taoiseach
Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down as leader of Ireland's Fine Gael and that he will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.
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Varadkar announced the surprise move at a press conference in Dublin on Wednesday. He said his reasons were 'both personal and political', and that the next taoiseach would have two months to prepare for local and European elections in June, and up to a year in office before the next general election. His departure as head of a three-party coalition does not automatically trigger a general election and he is expected to be replaced by his successor as Fine Gael leader.
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published: 20 Mar 2024
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Emmet Kirwan on the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One
"Myself and the Taoiseach would have probably been in Trinity around the same time but we view the country very differently" - Emmet Kirwan on Leo Varadkar and the very different prisms he believes they view Ireland through #latelate
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published: 25 May 2018
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Leo Varadkar returns as Ireland's taoiseach in rotation agreement with Micheál Martin
The Fine Gael leader has been reappointed after the Dáil, the country's parliament, approved his nomination by 87 votes to 62.
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Varadkar, 43, served as taoiseach from 2017 to 2020. He takes over from Micheál Martin, who assumes Varadkar's previous role as tánaiste, or deputy prime minister, in the first rotation agreement of its kind in Ireland's history
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published: 17 Dec 2022
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Ceann Comhairle accidentally calls Mary Lou McDonald 'Taoiseach'
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published: 14 Sep 2022
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Varadkar begins second term as Taoiseach against challenging backdrop
Leo Varadkar became the country’s youngest taoiseach when he last took over the office. This time, he is back as part of a coalition deal that has brought together two rival parties.
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published: 17 Dec 2022
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Leo Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach and party leader | BBC News
The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down with immediate effect as Fine Gael party leader and will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.
Announcing his resignation, Mr Varadkar described leading his country as "the most fulfilling time of my life".
He became Ireland's youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader.
He currently leads the coalition government in Dublin, along with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.
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published: 20 Mar 2024
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United Ireland 'a legitimate aspiration' but 'not priority', says incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris
Ireland's next prime minister Simon Harris has told Sky News a united Ireland is a legitimate aspiration but it will not be his priority.
In his first interview as Fine Gael leader, Mr Harris tells Sky News that he wants to seek closer relations with the UK, and also addresses post-Brexit tensions.
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published: 07 Apr 2024
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Ireland not immune from threat of terrorism, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland is not immune from the threat of domestic or international terrorism.
Mr Harris was responding to a question about reports in the Sunday Times that Garda Commissioner Drew Harris had written to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to advise her that he has raised the threat level posed by violent political extremists from moderate to substantial.
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published: 18 Aug 2024
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President Biden, Taoiseach Varadkar And Speaker Johnson Depart Friends Of Ireland Luncheon
President Biden, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) depart from the Friends of Ireland Luncheon.
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published: 15 Mar 2024
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Leo Varadkar: Ireland's youngest Taoiseach moves on
Leo Varadkar was the young Fine Gael upstart who became Taoiseach at 38 in 2017. He returned to the role in 2022, but, just two years later his decision to step down has surprised many.
His political aspirations were sparked while studying medicine at Trinity College. He joined Fine Gael and in 1999, he ran unsuccessfully in the local elections - telling RTÉ News of his ambition to become Minister for Health.
Mr Varadkar said that he is resigning as Fine Gael leader now, and would remain as Taoiseach until a new party leader is elected after the Easter recess.
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published: 20 Mar 2024
2:16
Leo Varadkar delivers emotional speech as he resigns as Ireland's taoiseach
Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down as leader of Ireland's Fine Gael and that he will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.
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Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down as leader of Ireland's Fine Gael and that he will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.
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Varadkar announced the surprise move at a press conference in Dublin on Wednesday. He said his reasons were 'both personal and political', and that the next taoiseach would have two months to prepare for local and European elections in June, and up to a year in office before the next general election. His departure as head of a three-party coalition does not automatically trigger a general election and he is expected to be replaced by his successor as Fine Gael leader.
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Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down as leader of Ireland's Fine Gael and that he will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.
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Varadkar announced the surprise move at a press conference in Dublin on Wednesday. He said his reasons were 'both personal and political', and that the next taoiseach would have two months to prepare for local and European elections in June, and up to a year in office before the next general election. His departure as head of a three-party coalition does not automatically trigger a general election and he is expected to be replaced by his successor as Fine Gael leader.
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- published: 20 Mar 2024
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2:35
Emmet Kirwan on the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar | The Late Late Show | RTÉ One
"Myself and the Taoiseach would have probably been in Trinity around the same time but we view the country very differently" - Emmet Kirwan on Leo Varadkar and ...
"Myself and the Taoiseach would have probably been in Trinity around the same time but we view the country very differently" - Emmet Kirwan on Leo Varadkar and the very different prisms he believes they view Ireland through #latelate
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"Myself and the Taoiseach would have probably been in Trinity around the same time but we view the country very differently" - Emmet Kirwan on Leo Varadkar and the very different prisms he believes they view Ireland through #latelate
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- published: 25 May 2018
- views: 290496
1:29
Leo Varadkar returns as Ireland's taoiseach in rotation agreement with Micheál Martin
The Fine Gael leader has been reappointed after the Dáil, the country's parliament, approved his nomination by 87 votes to 62.
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The Fine Gael leader has been reappointed after the Dáil, the country's parliament, approved his nomination by 87 votes to 62.
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Varadkar, 43, served as taoiseach from 2017 to 2020. He takes over from Micheál Martin, who assumes Varadkar's previous role as tánaiste, or deputy prime minister, in the first rotation agreement of its kind in Ireland's history
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The Fine Gael leader has been reappointed after the Dáil, the country's parliament, approved his nomination by 87 votes to 62.
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Varadkar, 43, served as taoiseach from 2017 to 2020. He takes over from Micheál Martin, who assumes Varadkar's previous role as tánaiste, or deputy prime minister, in the first rotation agreement of its kind in Ireland's history
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- published: 17 Dec 2022
- views: 28759
0:39
Ceann Comhairle accidentally calls Mary Lou McDonald 'Taoiseach'
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3:09
Varadkar begins second term as Taoiseach against challenging backdrop
Leo Varadkar became the country’s youngest taoiseach when he last took over the office. This time, he is back as part of a coalition deal that has brought toget...
Leo Varadkar became the country’s youngest taoiseach when he last took over the office. This time, he is back as part of a coalition deal that has brought together two rival parties.
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https://wn.com/Varadkar_Begins_Second_Term_As_Taoiseach_Against_Challenging_Backdrop
Leo Varadkar became the country’s youngest taoiseach when he last took over the office. This time, he is back as part of a coalition deal that has brought together two rival parties.
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- published: 17 Dec 2022
- views: 6119
16:07
Leo Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach and party leader | BBC News
The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down with immediate effect as Fine Gael party leader and will resign as taoiseach...
The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down with immediate effect as Fine Gael party leader and will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.
Announcing his resignation, Mr Varadkar described leading his country as "the most fulfilling time of my life".
He became Ireland's youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader.
He currently leads the coalition government in Dublin, along with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.
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The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down with immediate effect as Fine Gael party leader and will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.
Announcing his resignation, Mr Varadkar described leading his country as "the most fulfilling time of my life".
He became Ireland's youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader.
He currently leads the coalition government in Dublin, along with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.
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- published: 20 Mar 2024
- views: 61496
8:23
United Ireland 'a legitimate aspiration' but 'not priority', says incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris
Ireland's next prime minister Simon Harris has told Sky News a united Ireland is a legitimate aspiration but it will not be his priority.
In his first intervie...
Ireland's next prime minister Simon Harris has told Sky News a united Ireland is a legitimate aspiration but it will not be his priority.
In his first interview as Fine Gael leader, Mr Harris tells Sky News that he wants to seek closer relations with the UK, and also addresses post-Brexit tensions.
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Ireland's next prime minister Simon Harris has told Sky News a united Ireland is a legitimate aspiration but it will not be his priority.
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- published: 07 Apr 2024
- views: 36773
0:25
Ireland not immune from threat of terrorism, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland is not immune from the threat of domestic or international terrorism.
Mr Harris was responding to a question about...
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland is not immune from the threat of domestic or international terrorism.
Mr Harris was responding to a question about reports in the Sunday Times that Garda Commissioner Drew Harris had written to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to advise her that he has raised the threat level posed by violent political extremists from moderate to substantial.
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Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland is not immune from the threat of domestic or international terrorism.
Mr Harris was responding to a question about reports in the Sunday Times that Garda Commissioner Drew Harris had written to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to advise her that he has raised the threat level posed by violent political extremists from moderate to substantial.
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- published: 18 Aug 2024
- views: 1507
1:01
President Biden, Taoiseach Varadkar And Speaker Johnson Depart Friends Of Ireland Luncheon
President Biden, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) depart from the Friends of Ireland Luncheon.
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- published: 15 Mar 2024
- views: 2382
4:18
Leo Varadkar: Ireland's youngest Taoiseach moves on
Leo Varadkar was the young Fine Gael upstart who became Taoiseach at 38 in 2017. He returned to the role in 2022, but, just two years later his decision to step...
Leo Varadkar was the young Fine Gael upstart who became Taoiseach at 38 in 2017. He returned to the role in 2022, but, just two years later his decision to step down has surprised many.
His political aspirations were sparked while studying medicine at Trinity College. He joined Fine Gael and in 1999, he ran unsuccessfully in the local elections - telling RTÉ News of his ambition to become Minister for Health.
Mr Varadkar said that he is resigning as Fine Gael leader now, and would remain as Taoiseach until a new party leader is elected after the Easter recess.
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Leo Varadkar was the young Fine Gael upstart who became Taoiseach at 38 in 2017. He returned to the role in 2022, but, just two years later his decision to step down has surprised many.
His political aspirations were sparked while studying medicine at Trinity College. He joined Fine Gael and in 1999, he ran unsuccessfully in the local elections - telling RTÉ News of his ambition to become Minister for Health.
Mr Varadkar said that he is resigning as Fine Gael leader now, and would remain as Taoiseach until a new party leader is elected after the Easter recess.
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- published: 20 Mar 2024
- views: 54028