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Leo Varadkar is joining US-based public relations firm Penta Group

Leo Varadkar takes up role with US-based PR firm Penta

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to take up an advisory role with US-based public relations firm Penta Group, which bought Irish PR firm Hume Brophy in 2022.

Business • 24 Mar

Mr Murphy has applied to the High Court for an injunction preventing the so-called super juniors from attending Cabinet

TD seeks injunction to stop junior ministers at Cabinet

Dublin Southwest TD Paul Murphy said it would be a good idea to call Leo Varadkar as a witness for an injunction he is seeking against the appointment of "super junior" ministers but that he will speak to his lawyers first.

Politics • 05 Feb

Paul Murphy has applied to the High Court for an injunction preventing the ministers from attending Cabinet

TD seeks injunction against appointment of super juniors

Dublin South-West TD Paul Murphy has said that it would be a good idea to call Leo Varadkar as a witness for an injunction he is seeking against the appointment of super junior ministers but that he will speak to his lawyers first.

Politics • 05 Feb

Ivana Bacik was speaking at a Labour event (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Varadkar comments on immigration a 'new low' - Bacik

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has said former taoiseach Leo Vardakar's claim that immigration to Ireland has risen too quickly is "a really new low".

Politics • 27 Sep 24

Simon Harris met Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan to discuss the legislative agenda, days after becoming Fine Gael leader (File image: RollingNews.ie)

'Constructive' meeting held between coalition leaders

The three Government party leaders - Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan - met this evening and had what was described as "a very constructive, and warm engagement".

Ireland • 27 Mar 24

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with US President Joe Biden at a St Patrick's Day event in Washington, DC

Biden hails good relationship with Varadkar in phone call

US President Joe Biden has spoken with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar 'to recognise his years of service as a leader of Ireland and of the good relationship they have developed'.

Politics • 25 Mar 24

As it happened: Harris to run for Fine Gael leadership

Follow developments as nominations open to replace Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader, with Simon Harris declaring his intention to run for the role

Politics • 21 Mar 24

Simon Harris has declared his candidacy to succeed Leo Varadkar (Pic: RollingNews)

Harris confirms FG leadership bid as others opt out

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has confirmed his intention to run for leadership of Fine Gael and has already received support from nearly half of the parliamentary party.

Politics • 21 Mar 24

Leo Varadkar announced his resignation as party colleagues, and possible leadership contenders, looked on

Who is likely to succeed Varadkar as Fine Gael leader?

Attention has quickly switched to the question of who might replace Leo Varadkar as leader of the Fine Gael party.

Ireland • 20 Mar 24

Leo Varadkar became Taoiseach in 2017 at the age of 38

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.

Politics • 20 Mar 24

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky

Germany and Ukraine sign €1.1bn security agreement

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have signed a security agreement at a ceremony in the German capital, Berlin.

World • 16 Feb 24

The Taoiseach will discuss EU membership, peace and security during his visit to Kosovo (File image)

Taoiseach in Kosovo for talks on EU membership

The Taoiseach is in Kosovan capital, Pristina, to meet the country's leaders and hold discussions on Kosovo's application for EU membership.

World • 11 Jan 24

No decision has been made yet as to whether an interest relief scheme will be introduced in the Budget on 10 October, the Taoiseach said today

Government looking at mortgage interest relief proposal

Government ministers are examining proposals looking at mortgage interest relief for those most under pressure following the latest European Central Bank rate rise.

Business • 15 Sep 23

Leo Varadkar said he continues to believe former RTÉ director general Dee Forbes should attend an Oireachtas committee

Conditions to any potential RTÉ bailout - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has suggested conditions may exist to any potential bailout or emergency funding for RTÉ.

Business • 11 Jul 23

Leo Varadkar was speaking as he arrived at a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels

Varadkar questions payments through RTÉ barter account

The Taoiseach has said he cannot rule out the possibility that some of the payments made through the RTÉ barter account may have been on the wrong side of the law.

Ireland • 30 Jun 23

Leo Varadkar said today his priority is to ensure middle income people pay less income tax

Varadkar says price caps 'not a good idea'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said today that some prices are coming down for consumers, but added that it was also clear that some food retail businesses are now making substantial profits.

Business • 18 May 23

During his visit, Leo Varadkar will also meet bilaterally with Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir (file image)

Ireland pledges €325,000 to Council of Europe

Ireland will pledge an additional €325,000 to the Council of Europe, the Taoiseach has announced at a Council summit in Reykjavik.

Politics • 16 May 23

Leo Varadkar was speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Europe conference in Wicklow today

Important to build up 'anti-austerity fund' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said that while there will be tax cuts and a welfare package in the next budget, it is also important to reduce the country's debt levels and build up an "anti-austerity fund" for the future.

Business • 20 Apr 23

Leo Varadkar presenting Joe Biden with the bowl of Shamrock at the White House

Taoiseach presents Biden with bowl of shamrock

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has made the traditional presentation of the bowl of shamrock to US President Joe Biden at the White House.

US • 17 Mar 23

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking in the Senate Room at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC

Irish-US relationship is 'two-way street' - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has begun a three-day visit to the United States, with a series of events in Washington DC, culminating with meetings with President Joe Biden and Congressional leaders on St Patrick's Day.

Ireland • 15 Mar 23

Leo Varadkar spoke to the BBC during the WEF at Davos

Varadkar 'regrets' issues on way protocol implemented

The Taoiseach has expressed regret that the Northern Ireland Protocol was imposed without the support of unionists.

Brexit • 20 Jan 23

Varadkar's in-tray laden with immense problems

In just five days, we will know a lot about how Leo Varadkar intends to lead his party, the Government, and the country, writes RTÉ's Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Dec 22

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the Goverment's Enterprise targets are realistic

Varadkar sets out Enterprise Policy direction to 2030

A 20% increase in IDA Ireland client spending here by 2024 is among the targets contained in the Government's new Enterprise White Paper, which was approved by the Cabinet today.

Business • 07 Dec 22

The scheme was launched by the Tánaiste and Minister for Public Expenditure

€200m to assist companies impacted by Ukraine war

The Government has announced further details of a new €200m scheme that aims to assist companies struggling with the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Business • 27 Oct 22

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar addressed the Industrial Relations News annual conference today

Collective bargaining changes may face court challenges

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he believes new changes to collective bargaining rules may end up being challenged in the courts.

Business • 06 Oct 22