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Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin are to meet again next week

Varadkar and Martin have 'constructive' meeting

A meeting between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has been described as "constructive" by their respective parties.

Politics • 09 Jan 20

Leo Varadkar speaking earlier today at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition

United Ireland 'further away' following RIC controversy

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he believes the prospect of a united Ireland is now further away than it was before, in the wake of the RIC commemoration controversy.

Politics • 08 Jan 20

Micheál Martin said he will not agree to any change in the confidence and supply deal (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Martin rejects Taoiseach's warning to vote with Govt

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has rejected Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's warning his party must vote in favour of Fine Gael in the Dáil, as distinct from abstaining, if it wants to secure an agreed April general election date.

Politics • 07 Jan 20

Leo Varadkar said he remains concerned about Brexit because the question of trade is still open (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Harder Brexit approach a risk to Ireland - Varadkar

The Taoiseach has said a harder than anticipated approach to Brexit by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is a risk to Ireland.

Brexit • 20 Dec 19

The Taoiseach claimed there was what he termed "a cloud of suspicion" hanging over three Fianna Fáil TDs and a Senator

Taoiseach clashes with Micheál Martin over ethics

There have been angry clashes in the Dáil this afternoon between Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and the Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin, over ethical standards in their parties.

Politics • 17 Dec 19

Leo Vardakar said there would be change to the international tax framework, and the Government wants to get it right

Ireland open to corporation tax 'solutions': Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said the Government is open to solutions to the international corporation tax debate that allow Ireland to compete fairly and which respect the legitimacy and sovereignty of our longstanding 12.5% corporate tax rate.

Business • 28 Nov 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was speaking at a meeting of the European People's Party in Zagreb, Croatia

'Phenomenal' €50bn cost for retrofitting - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the cost of retrofitting all homes in Ireland as part of the drive to reduce carbon emissions would be "phenomenal", amounting to €50 billion.

Politics • 21 Nov 19

Leo Varadkar sad that if the Withdrawal Agreement is ratified in December or January then work should get under way on a free trade agreement

UK should negotiate close ties with EU - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that if Boris Johnson wants a quick free trade agreement with the EU then it would be in his interests to negotiate a very close relationship, rather than a bare bones Canada-type agreement.

Brexit • 20 Nov 19

Leo Varadkar greets Charles Michel outside Government Buildings

Michel vows EU support for Ireland in Brexit process

Charles Michel, the President-elect of the European Council, has reaffirmed the European Union's support for Ireland during Brexit process.

Ireland • 15 Nov 19

Maria Bailey said she would continue to fulfill her role as a public representative

It is a 'very difficult time' for Bailey - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he appreciates that this is a "very difficult time" for Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey, and that it is "never a nice thing to be deselected" as an election candidate.

Ireland • 15 Nov 19

Nicola Sturgeon, Leo Varadkar and Julian Smith at the British-Irish Council meeting in Farmleigh

Smith raises possibility of fresh Assembly elections

The Northern Ireland Secretary has raised the possibility of calling Assembly elections if no power-sharing administration has been formed by January of next year.

Brexit • 15 Nov 19

Leo Varadkar praised young people for leading the way on climate action

Varadkar 'really inspired' by young over climate action

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is inspired by young people battling climate change because they are forcing the issue to the top of the political agenda.

Climate Change • 15 Nov 19

Lorraine Clifford-Lee is standing as a candidate in the upcoming by-election in Dublin Fingal

Taoiseach disappointed in FF's Clifford-Lee response

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is disappointed in Fianna Fáil's response so far to comments made by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.

Politics • 14 Nov 19

Leo Varadkar said Ireland would see less supply in the event of a rent freeze

Taoiseach rules out calls for rent freeze

Demands for a rent freeze to protect tenants amid rising accommodation costs have been ruled out by the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in the Dáil.

Politics • 12 Nov 19

Drew Harris addressed the Cabinet sub-committee on security this afternoon

Harris confident with progress on border crime

The Garda Commissioner has said he feels confident with the progress that is being made in investigating recent violent incidents in the border region.

Crime • 30 Oct 19

Leo Varadkar said an election would not be in the best interests of the country

Taoiseach rules out pre-Christmas general election

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has ruled out an early general election before Christmas, saying it was not in the country's interests with so much uncertainty around Brexit.

Politics • 30 Oct 19

Arlene Foster's DUP party is opposed to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement

Relationship between DUP, Govt not very good - Foster

DUP leader Arlene Foster has said relationships between her party and the Irish Government are not very good at the moment and some recent comments have been detrimental to unionist-Fine Gael relationships.

Politics • 27 Oct 19

Simon Harris said 'good work' has been done on the Patient Safety Bill

Apology 'a reflection' of how women felt - Harris

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said the Taoiseach's apology in the Dáil yesterday to those affected by the CervicalCheck screening controversy was a reflection of "how the women and their families felt, and they felt deceived".

Ireland • 23 Oct 19

Leo Varadkar confirmed reports that he voted for colleagues who were in the Dáil chamber but not in their seats

Varadkar, Martin confirm casting votes for colleagues

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have both confirmed that they have voted for colleagues who were in the Dáil chamber but not in their seats.

Politics • 23 Oct 19

Leo Varadkar said the UK would need to outline the reason for an extension

No more Brexit deal concessions - Varadkar

The Taoiseach has said there can be no further concessions from the EU to win the support of the DUP for the Brexit agreement.

Brexit Countdown • 21 Oct 19

Leo Varadkar said there had been a "broad meeting of minds" in his discussion with Boris Johnson last week

'Unclear' when Brexit deal will be ready - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said talks to secure a Brexit deal with the United Kingdom are "moving in the right direction", but it is "unclear" if it will be ready in time for the EU summit later this week.

Brexit • 15 Oct 19

A source has said that a text on a possible deal is taking shape, but added "we're not over the line yet"

'Guarded optimism' as Brexit deal may be within sight

Sources have indicated that a Brexit deal is within sight and a text is taking shape.

Brexit Countdown • 16 Oct 19

Michel Barnier was given the green light for intensive discussions

Labour will do 'whatever it takes' to prevent no deal

The British Labour Party has warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson that it is ready to take action through the courts if he tries to push through a no-deal Brexit against the will of parliament.

Brexit Countdown • 12 Oct 19