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Micheál Martin said he has seen the garda document in question

Garda file on Barry Cowen 'not quite as portrayed'

The Taoiseach has said he has seen a garda file relating to the 2016 driving offence of Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen and that it is "not quite as portrayed".

Politics • 14 Jul 20

Leo Varadkar said the purpose of the July package will be to save jobs and businesses

July stimulus package to be 'radical and far reaching'

The Tánaiste has said the Government's July stimulus plan should be ready the week after next and will be a multi-billion euro package.

Business • 08 Jul 20

Pictured outside Leinster House (L-R) Andrea Simic with Nika, Tara MacDarby with Callum, Paula Solan with Quinn and Amy McGivney with Ki

Varadkar will consider extension to maternity leave

A temporary extension to maternity leave will be considered by the Government after a petition was handed into the Dáil by new mothers.

Ireland • 11 Jun 20

The latest figures bring the overall death toll in Ireland to 1,695

Five further deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland

The Department of Health has said that five more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.

Coronavirus • 10 Jun 20

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking this afternoon (Credit RollingNews.ie)

Taoiseach's full statement: 'Now there is hope'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that Ireland will enter "Phase 2 plus" of the Covid-19 road map.

Coronavirus • 05 Jun 20

Leo Varadkar said there has been 'genuine revulsion' at the 'heavy-handed response' towards protesters and journalists

'Absence of moral leadership' after Floyd killing in US

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the world has watched in horror the events following the killing of George Floyd in the US and "we have witnessed the absence of moral leadership" or words of understanding.

Politics • 04 Jun 20

Leo Varadkar said he had a "very good meeting" with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and the Green Party's Eamon Ryan

Varadkar expects new coalition govt by end of June

Government formation talks are progressing, the Fine Gael leader has said, adding that the objective is to agree a programme for government by the end of next week.

Politics • 29 May 20

Leo Varadkar said he is conscious of essential services getting back to normal to save lives (File pic)

Fast-track of road map only if data allows - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said phases in the road map for reopening society and business will only be fast-tracked if the data says it's "safe to do so".

Coronavirus • 21 May 20

Labour leader Alan Kelly said Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party should be given space and time

Labour will not take part in government talks

The Labour Party has said that it will not take part in formal discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on a programme for government.

Politics • 15 May 20

Simon Coveney: 'The truth is that progress has not been good'

Coveney fearful of another crisis point in Brexit talks

Trade talks between the UK and the European Union will hit a crisis point unless there is progress the coming weeks, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has warned.

Brexit • 05 May 20

Leo Varadkar was speaking on last night's Late Late Show

Taoiseach 'keen' to meet Green's 7% emissions demand

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is keen to meet an annual 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, which is a key demand of the Green Party in relation to any formation of a government.

Politics • 02 May 20

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan says him being Taoiseach 'not on our agenda'

Ryan says he won't press for Taoiseach role

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said it is too early to say whether his party will be entering government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and that him being Taoiseach is 'not on our agenda at all'.

Politics • 22 Apr 20

There are 126,000 students due to sit the State exams in 2020

State exams to go ahead 'by hook or by crook'

Plans are being drawn up to ensure both the Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate exams will go ahead this year, the Taoiseach has said.

Education • 02 Apr 20

Taoiseach said proposals on student nurses being paid during coronavirus crisis would be made shortly

Govt looking at student nurses being paid - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government is examining the issue of student nurses working in hospitals during the Covid-19 emergency and not getting paid.

Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20

Keep your distance - people should not gather in groups of more than four

What you need to know about new Covid-19 restrictions

As the Government announces new Covid-19 restrictions, RTÉ Political Reporter Sandra Hurley outlines the changes.

Coronavirus • 24 Mar 20

There have been two deaths associated with the virus so far in Ireland

40 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed, pubs asked to close

Forty more cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health, bringing the total number of cases in the Republic to 169.

Coronavirus • 15 Mar 20

The programme of events will conclude tomorrow evening with the traditional Shamrock Ceremony at the White House

Taoiseach to discuss cyber attacks with Trump

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will meet with the US President Donald Trump at the White House tomorrow.

US • 11 Mar 20

The Cabinet Sub-Committee will be chaired by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Sick pay for Covid-19-affected workers to be discussed

The issue of sick pay for workers affected by Covid-19 will be discussed tomorrow when the Cabinet Sub-Committee chaired by the Taoiseach convenes.

Ireland • 08 Mar 20

Leo Varadkar told a Dublin conference that the EU's seven year budget is proving difficult

Don't let Brexit define EU and Ireland - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has says the EU, including Ireland, should not let Brexit define it.

Business • 04 Mar 20

As it happened: Varadkar, Martin face off in TV debate

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil's Micheál Martin clashed over health, housing, pensions and sharing power with Sinn Féin in tonight's leaders' debate on Virgin Media Television.

Election 2020 • 23 Jan 20

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar meets Apple CEO, Tim Cook, at the IDA event today

Political comments at IDA event 'inappropriate'

Fine Gael leader, Leo Varadkar, has been criticised by Fianna Fáil for making political comments at an IDA event today.

Election 2020 • 20 Jan 20

Paddy Holohan is a Sinn Fein councilllor former MMA fighter

Varadkar accepts SF councillor apology over remarks

The Fine Gael leader has said he accepts an apology from a Sinn Féin councillor who said a family man should be running the country and that Leo Varadkar's Indian heritage meant he is separated from the history of Ireland.

Dublin • 16 Jan 20

Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar said now was an opportunity for further UK-Ireland cooperation

Johnson says Stormont talks with Taoiseach 'productive'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Stormont today as productive, and said it was a "day of real hope" for Northern Ireland and its people.

Politics • 13 Jan 20