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# Leo Varadkar

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2024
Páirc Uí Chaoimh renaming row: Cabinet considers requiring Govt sign-off for future stadium rebrands
State funding provision could ensure the government has future sign-off on any renaming of stadiums.
Ten districts with the highest proportion of refugees to get special support package, says Taoiseach
Phoenix Park to close for 24 hours to facilitate visit of Chinese premier next week
Chinese premier to meet with Taoiseach during visit to Ireland next week
Taoiseach heads to Balkans to visit Irish troops in Kosovo and for talks on EU enlargement
Taoiseach dismisses speculation his name could be put forward for European Council president
Varadkar 'uncomfortable' about accusing Israel of genocide, given past treatment of Jews
State on track to purchase scenic Conor Pass in Kerry
Varadkar says talks on housing asylum seekers in Co Mayo town of Ballinrobe are ongoing
Leo Varadkar says Govt 'not planning' general election this year, but doesn't rule it out
Dart-type system for Cork 'achievable' within ten years says Varadkar
Taoiseach says he refuses to change his routine despite heightened threat to personal safety
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Varadkar raises prospect of another rotating Taoiseach arrangement if coalition is re-elected
Micheál Martin rules himself out of running for EU Commissioner job
Government needs to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged, says exiting Fine Gael TD
Dublin is safe compared to other western cities, Taoiseach insists
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
'Not going to be like the UK one': Donnelly expecting different tone to Ireland's Covid inquiry
Taoiseach: Government has a big job to do in 2024 as far-right myths gain traction
Boycotting the Eurovision over Israel's involvement would alienate people, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach says he would 'hate' if Ireland became a country that blames migrants for its problems
Poll: Are you worried about AI?
Taoiseach was 'suspicious immediately' of prank by two Russian comedians but had to play along
UK government ‘profoundly regrets’ legal action by Irish state over Legacy Act
Taoiseach: Banks would 'think twice' about new mortgages if Dublin house prices lowered to €300k
Leo Varadkar falls victim to a prank by two Russian comedians
Taoiseach says Ireland’s Covid inquiry will 'certainly' be held next year
Opinion: We can't roll our eyes at oil states at COP while missing our own climate targets
Sadhbh O' Neill
Taoiseach and ministers 'deeply disturbed' by fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
“There is no justification for violence, arson or vandalism in our Republic. Ever,” Leo Varadkar said.
The former Ross Lake Hotel had been contracted to welcome 70 international protection applicants
Recent days have seen the site become the subject of protests against its use as emergency accommodation
Roderic O'Gorman called on politicians to condemn "fear mongering" around asylum seekers
EU Council ends without call for Gaza ceasefire as Taoiseach says bloc must 'insist on two-state solution'
The EU has lost credibility because of Gaza, Taoiseach says
Varadkar stresses importance of Council meeting as EU leaders wrestle with Orban over Ukraine
Taoiseach: 'Even the US is beginning to have second thoughts about what's unfolding in Gaza'
Cabinet to approve legislation that will approve and recognise surrogacy arrangements
Social welfare cuts and 90-day state accommodation limit for new Ukrainian arrivals agreed by coalition leaders
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.
Plans for the Covid inquiry will go to Cabinet in next two weeks
Taoiseach: 'EU far too passive for far too long over Middle East conflict'
Varadkar reacts to RTÉ Investigates: 'People seeking money to withdraw planning objections is not acceptable'