Leo Varadkar: What was behind Irish PM’s shock resignation? - CNN
Mar 24, 2024 · CNN — Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly announced he was “no longer the best person” to lead his country. The taoiseach took journalists, opposition...
Simon Harris elected as new taoiseach - BBC News
Apr 9, 2024 · Simon Harris has been elected as taoiseach (Irish prime minister) by members of the Dáil (Irish parliament). Aged 37, the new Fine Gael party leader is the youngest person to lead the Republic...
Leo Varadkar steps down as taoiseach for 'personal and political …
Mar 20, 2024 · Leo Varadkar is resigning as taoiseach (Irish prime minister) and Fine Gael leader after a turbulent number of weeks for his party. He says his decision to step down is for both "personal and...
Simon Harris commits to 'honour trust' as taoiseach - BBC News
Apr 9, 2024 · Simon Harris will become Ireland's next taoiseach (prime minister). Aged 37, he is the country's youngest ever leader. His appointment follows Leo Varadkar's official resignation on Monday.
Leo Varadkar: Irish PM fights back tears announcing his resignation - BBC
Mar 20, 2024 · The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar has announced that he will step down before the next general election in the Republic of Ireland. He said he was resigning immediately as party...
Taoiseach Simon Harris calls on Sinn Féin to publish manifesto …
8 hours ago · Taoiseach Simon Harris has called on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate this evening. The Fine Gael leader has accused Ms ...
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he’s ... - Associated Press News
Mar 20, 2024 · Varadkar, 45, has had two spells as taoiseach, or prime minister — between 2017 and 2020, and again since December 2022 as part of a job-share with Micheál Martin, head of coalition partner Fianna Fáil.
Simon Harris’s new Cabinet formally appointed by President at …
Apr 9, 2024 · Simon Harris has been appointed Taoiseach after receiving his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin. Taoiseach and Opposition speeches were heard in the Dáil ...
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Ireland poised to get its youngest ever premier ... - Associated Press News
Mar 24, 2024 · Varadkar, 45, has had two spells as taoiseach — between 2017 and 2020, and again since December 2022 as part of a job-share with Micheál Martin, the head of Fianna Fáil. He was the country’s youngest-ever leader when first elected at age 38, as well as Ireland’s first openly gay prime minister.