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Leo Varadkar was speaking in Drogheda where he was attending the annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Taoiseach expecting 'twists and turns' over Brexit

The Taoiseach has said that he expects "many twists and turns" in relation to Brexit between now and 31 October.

A spokesperson for No 10 Downing Street said efforts to organise a meeting between Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar are under way

Talks to work out date for Varadkar, Johnson meeting

Talks are under way to work out a date and time for a meeting between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.

Brexit • 12 Aug 19

Leo Varadkar said a no-deal Brexit is not inevitable

Varadkar: No post Brexit talks until backstop resolved

A no-deal Brexit will not enable the UK to leapfrog unresolved issues to negotiate a free trade agreement with the EU, the Taoiseach has warned.

Politics • 06 Aug 19

Leo Varadkar said 'we should be afraid of a no-deal Brexit' if new negotiations are not successful

Taoiseach ready to discuss Brexit with British PM

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he is ready to meet Boris Johnson to discuss his Brexit plans "without precondition" and rejected criticism from DUP leader Arlene Foster about his engagement and "rhetoric" on Brexit negotiations.

Politics • 01 Aug 19

Boris Johnson is using the threat of no deal as a mechanism to force the EU and Ireland to reconsider the backstop

Change of Prime Minister changes game for Irish Govt

Britain's change of prime minister has also changed the game completely for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his administration.

Brexit • 28 Jul 19

Leo Varadkar said it was the UK who insisted the backstop should apply to the UK as a whole

Possibility backstop could apply to NI only - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that a no-deal Brexit scenario would only be as a result of decisions made by the British government or parliament.

Brexit • 18 Jul 19

Leo Varadkar compared Micheál Martin to a priest who sins

Taoiseach withdraws priest remarks in Dáil

The Taoiseach has apologised in the Dáil for his remarks last week where he compared Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to a priest who sins "behind the alter".

Politics • 11 Jul 19

The LE Eithne pictured on operation off the coast of Libya in 2015

Irish naval vessels will not patrol Mediterranean Sea

Irish naval vessels will not be able to patrol the Mediterranean Sea to assist with the rescue of migrants, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil.

Politics • 09 Jul 19

Taoiseach said Phil Hogan is widely respected as a skilled negotiator

Hogan to be nominated for second commission term

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed he intends to nominate Phil Hogan for a second term as Ireland's member of the European Commission.

Politics • 09 Jul 19

Leo Varadkar apologised for the State's delay in acknowledging that it had a responsiblity to protect the children

Taoiseach apologises to sexual abuse victims

The Taoiseach has apologised on behalf of the State to people who were sexually abused in day schools before 1992.

Politics • 09 Jul 19

Global Ireland 2025 plans to expand Ireland's embassies, as well as increase its trade and cultural impact around ther world

Govt to double Ireland's impact in Asia Pacific region

The Government will announce plans today to double Ireland's impact in the Asia Pacific region as part of its Global Ireland 2025 initiative.

Business • 08 Jul 19

Leo Varadkar said there were only 20 vacancies for consultants being advertised on publicjobs.ie

Varadkar acknowledges recruiting health staff difficult

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government acknowledges the difficulties in recruiting staff in the health service including consultants.

Health • 03 Jul 19

Leo Varadkar said he wanted to get to point where person on average wage does not pay any tax at the highest rate

Taoiseach defends plan to cut income tax

The Taoiseach has warned that without income tax cuts, lower paid workers will end up paying more of their salary at the highest tax rates.

Business • 03 Jul 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speak after the British Irish Council summit meeting in Manchester

'Intensive process' set to begin in Rockall dispute

Irish and Scottish ministers are to take part in an intensive process in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute over Rockall.

Politics • 28 Jun 19

Leo Varadkar was speaking at a meeting of the British Irish Council in Manchester

EU consistent over Withdrawal Agreement, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said that whoever takes over as the new British Prime Minister in the coming weeks needs to understand that the EU means what it says when it says the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement will not be reopened.

Politics • 28 Jun 19

Eir has said it can roll out the National Broadband Plan at a cost of €1bn

Govt writes to Eir over €1bn broadband roll out claim

The Taoiseach has said that the Department of Communications has written to Eir to seek clarification on its CEO's comments that it could roll out the National Broadband Plan for less than €1 billion.

Politics • 26 Jun 19

Leo Varadkar said he is flattered, but insists he has no plans for a career change

Taoiseach 'flattered', but dismisses EU job reports

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is flattered by media reports suggesting he could become head of the European Union's executive, but insisted he was not seeking a career change.

Politics • 26 Jun 19

The rocky outcrop lies around 230 nautical miles northwest of Donegal

Taoiseach, Sturgeon expected to discuss Rockall dispute

The dispute over fishing rights around Rockall is expected to be discussed by Taoiseach Leo Varakar and the Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at a meeting of the British-Irish Council in Manchester on Friday.

Politics • 25 Jun 19

The Tánaiste said the Government's position had not changed and it does not change because there is a change in personality of British Prime Minister

Tánaiste says Govt's Brexit position will not change

A change of personality in the role of British Prime Minister will not change the Irish Government's position on the Border backstop, the Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said.

Brexit • 18 Jun 19

Leo Varadkar was answering questions about the recent case of Dun Laoghaire TD Maria Bailey

FG candidates 'must disclose convictions, court cases'

Future candidates for Fine Gael will have to disclose previous convictions or court cases they are involved in, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Politics • 15 Jun 19

Peadar Tóibín said the family involved felt ignored by the Government in their calls for an independent investigation

Termination of pregnancy raised by TD in Dáil

A termination of pregnancy at the National Maternity Hospital for a fatal foetal abnormality has been raised in the Dáil.

Ireland • 12 Jun 19

Many in Fine Gael believed that a general election would be held before Christmas

Taoiseach denies sending mixed messages on election

The Taoiseach believes comments he made recently were misinterpreted by his colleagues as a hint that there would be a general election in the autumn.

Politics • 12 Jun 19

Leo Varadkar told journalists in Dublin that the assembly will begin in October and will have about six months to do its work.

Citizens' Assembly set to examine gender equality

The Government is to establish a new Citizens' Assembly to examine and make recommendations on the issue of gender equality, the Taoiseach has said.

Politics • 12 Jun 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the outsourcing was not approved and may well have been a breach of contract

CervicalCheck outsourcing 'serious and unacceptable'

The Taoiseach has said that the revelation that some of the labs in the CervicalCheck controversy outsourced tests to other labs was "serious and unacceptable".

Ireland • 12 Jun 19

The Taoiseach said he was 'a little bit' concerned about political developments in London

Taoiseach warns of 'miscalculation' over Brexit deal

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it is "a terrible political miscalculation" for some people in London to think that because the House of Commons failed to ratify the Withdrawal Agreement that they can now get a better Brexit deal.

Politics • 11 Jun 19

Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach expecting 'twists and turns' over Brexit

Talks to work out date for Varadkar, Johnson meeting

Varadkar: No post Brexit talks until backstop resolved

Taoiseach ready to discuss Brexit with British PM

Change of Prime Minister changes game for Irish Govt

Possibility backstop could apply to NI only - Varadkar

Taoiseach withdraws priest remarks in Dáil

Irish naval vessels will not patrol Mediterranean Sea

Hogan to be nominated for second commission term

Taoiseach apologises to sexual abuse victims

Govt to double Ireland's impact in Asia Pacific region

Varadkar acknowledges recruiting health staff difficult

Taoiseach defends plan to cut income tax

'Intensive process' set to begin in Rockall dispute

EU consistent over Withdrawal Agreement, says Taoiseach

Govt writes to Eir over €1bn broadband roll out claim

Taoiseach 'flattered', but dismisses EU job reports

Taoiseach, Sturgeon expected to discuss Rockall dispute

Tánaiste says Govt's Brexit position will not change

FG candidates 'must disclose convictions, court cases'

Termination of pregnancy raised by TD in Dáil

Taoiseach denies sending mixed messages on election

Citizens' Assembly set to examine gender equality

CervicalCheck outsourcing 'serious and unacceptable'

Taoiseach warns of 'miscalculation' over Brexit deal

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