Leo Varadkar announces he will not stand in next general election
“It has been the privilege of my life” Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced he will not be standing in the next general election. He is the 14th Fine Gael member to announce their departure, including former Tánaiste Simon Coveney and former ministers Josepha Madigan, Richard Bruton. The 45-year-old said he was not seeking nomination […]
2 years ago
Live: Leo Varadkar to step down as as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader
“It’s been the most fulfilling time of my life.” Leo Varadkar has announced that he is stepping down as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, the latter effective immediately. Follow along to the announcement with our live blog below. Mr Varadkar made the announcement just after midday in the courtyard of government buildings, with senior […]
2 years ago
Sinn Féin motion calling for immediate scrapping of TV licence defeated in Dáil
The party had been seeking a legal amnesty from prosecution for those who have not paid the fee. A Sinn Féin motion which called for the TV licence to be scrapped immediately was defeated in the Dáil this week. The party had proposed that the requirement to pay a TV licence fee be done away […]
2 years ago
Graffiti death threat in Dublin against Leo Varadkar condemned
“This offensive and threatening graffiti offers nothing to our community.” A graffiti death threat against Taoiseach Leo Varadkar that appeared overnight in Dublin has been condemned. According to multiple reports, the writing appeared on a wall opposite the Blackhorse Luas stop in the suburb of Inchicore. The graffiti threat reads: “Kill Leo Veradkar. He sold […]
2 years ago
Gardaí launch witness appeal over ‘arson incident’ at former pub in Dublin
The Taoiseach and the Justice Minister have also issued statements about the fire. Gardaí have launched a witness appeal as part of their investigation into “an incident of criminal damage by fire” that occurred at a vacant Dublin pub in the early hours of Sunday morning (31 December). At around 1.55am, Garda officers responded to […]
2 years ago
Leo Varadkar condemns ‘hate-filled criminals’ after Dublin riots
“Looting a shop was more important to them than protecting the lives of our children.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned those involved in the shocking riots in Dublin on Thursday evening, stating that they “brought shame on Ireland”. Speaking from Dublin Castle on Friday morning, he said: “Yesterday afternoon, innocent children were attacked outside the […]
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