Podcast: Who has got the big jobs in the new Cabinet? In day of drama, big surprises and historic developments the RTÉ Politics team gets the insights, gossip and intrigue. Micheál Martin was elected Taoiseach after ... Your Politics • 27 Jun 20
Mary Lou McDonald could be taoiseach next week - Lowry Independent TD Michael Lowry has predicted that Mary Lou McDonald will be elected taoiseach next Thursday when the 33rd Dáil meets for the first time. Politics • 14 Feb 20
Steward's Lodge - A home fit for a Taoiseach Tommy Meskill peers over the wall into the house set aside for Ireland's leaders, but rarely used by the two previous taoisigh and current office-holder ... Ireland • 05 Dec 19
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
Taoiseach issues rallying call to party colleagues The Taoiseach has issued a rallying call to his colleagues telling them the party can win the next general, which he would like to call ... Politics • 19 Sep 19
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
Brexit will not diminish rights in GFA - Varadkar The Taoiseach has told the Seanad that Ireland's ability to advance its national interests and exert it's influence, both within and beyond the EU, has ... Politics • 18 Apr 19
Varadkar: Brexit extension possible but not inevitable Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it is certainly possible that Britain will ask for an extension of its 29 March deadline to exit the European ... Brexit • 15 Feb 19
Taoiseach says Brexit is 'traumatic' but not fatal The Taoiseach has described the Brexit process as "traumatic" but said it has "not proven fatal" to the European family. Brexit • 04 Jan 19
Homelessness cannot be completely eradicated - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said homelessness is one of the issues that keeps him awake at night. Politics • 08 Dec 18
Nationalists send letter to Varadkar over NI and Brexit The Taoiseach has been sent a letter signed by 1,000 nationalists urging him to defend the rights of Irish citizens north of the border amid ... Brexit • 05 Nov 18
Confidence and Supply Agreement 'unlikely' by Halloween A spokesperson for the Taoiseach has conceded that the prospect of renewing the Confidence and Supply Agreement by Halloween is unlikely. Politics • 16 Oct 18
Dáil passes key revenue raising measures The Dáil has passed some of the key revenue raising measures of Budget 2019, including an increase in the VAT rate for the hospitality sector ... Politics • 10 Oct 18
Tusk says Soviet Union remarks 'unwise' and 'insulting' The European Council President Donald Tusk has delivered a stern rebuke to the British government's position on Brexit following the Conservative Party conference. Brexit • 04 Oct 18
Taoiseach to tell pope that church must admit its sins Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he will enter his meeting with Pope Francis with a sense of welcome and respect, but will tell him that ... Pope Francis In Ireland • 23 Aug 18
Taoiseach defends appointment at Dept of Justice The Taoiseach has defended the Government's decision to appoint a new secretary general to head up the Department of Justice without a public competition. Politics • 11 Jul 18
Govt support talks should start before Budget - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said negotiations with Fianna Fáil on an extension to the confidence and supply agreement should start before the budget. Politics • 29 Jun 18
Taoiseach condemns 'mean-spirited' Pope protesters Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned "petty and mean-spirited" protesters for block booking free tickets, which will not be used, for Pope Francis' events during his ... Politics • 27 Jun 18
Taoiseach responds to Lowry 'chicken feed fine' claim "Tax offences and tax crimes are serious crimes," Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil as he faced questions about what was termed Michael Lowry's ... Politics • 27 Jun 18
Ireland to offer refuge to some Lifeline boat migrants The Government has agreed that Ireland will offer refuge to around 25 migrants who are currently on a boat stranded 30km off the coast of ... Politics • 26 Jun 18
Misdiagnosed cancer patient critical of Minister Alison McCormack whose breast cancer was misdiagnosed in St. James's Hospital in 2010 has criticised both the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health. Investigations Unit • 08 May 18
Review recommended Govt's SCU to be 'wound down' A review into the Government's Strategic Communications Unit recommended that the unit be "wound down" and the Department of the Taoiseach should revert to a ... Politics • 27 Mar 18
Dáil passes bill over referendum on Eighth Amendment A bill to allow the holding of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment has been passed by the Dáil. Politics • 21 Mar 18
Taoiseach requests Friday Dáil sitting over referendum The Taoiseach has asked that the Dáil meets this Friday to debate the legislation to allow for a referendum on the Eighth Amendment to take ... Politics • 06 Mar 18
Four complaints to ASAI over Project 2040 adverts The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland has received four complaints in relation to Government advertisements that were placed in local and national newspapers in relation ... Politics • 05 Mar 18
