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'I'm definitely not interested': Varadkar says he will decline ministerial position if asked
The Taoiseach also again insisted that his stated reasons are the real reasons he is resigning.
Immigration
Attitudes towards refugees and immigration remain largely positive in Ireland, ESRI finds
Asylum Seekers
Palestinian man who slept on Mount Street came to Ireland to escape 'death at any moment'
Mohamed has been deeply affected by the situation in Gaza, describing it as a “massacre”.
Thursday
21 Mar 2024
EU summit
EU leaders issue strongly worded call for humanitarian pause in Gaza, warning 'risk of famine'
As it happened
Live
Simon Harris officially declares bid to be next leader of Fine Gael
More than 30 TDs, senators and MEPs voiced their support for Harris today even before he made a formal announcement.
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Mar 21
the morning lead
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
Wednesday
20 Mar 2024
Fine Gael
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
Fine Gael
Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
Resignation
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
Making A Splash
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
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Fine Gael
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
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Government of Ireland
Mar 20
Posters at the Ready
Opposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
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the morning lead
'A slap in the face': Mother and baby home survivors told they need photo ID to apply for redress
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said applicants who don’t have photo ID will be “treated empathetically and on a case-by-case basis”.
The Government's long-awaited redress scheme finally opens for applications today
Many elderly survivors do not have a passport, driving licence or Public Service Card
One man was told his mother cannot apply without photo ID, but he could apply on her behalf if she died
Sinn Féin bill
Finance Department to raise concerns on Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill at Committee
David Cullinane
Assisted Dying laws 'not going to be easy' as division emerges on eve of final report
Tuesday
19 Mar 2024
SF in America
Sinn Féin's reserved public remarks on Gaza while in US leave the party wide open for criticism
It’s a rarity that Varadkar comes out looking stronger on the issue of Palestine than Sinn Féin.
Lower Mount Street
'Why's he in Japan?': Protesters say O’Gorman must answer questions over asylum seeker treatment
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Mar 19
Starvation
Israel may be using starvation as a 'weapon of war' as food supplies in Gaza 'completely exhausted'
Departure
Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon announces he will not contest next election, citing ‘toxicity’ in politics
Monday
18 Mar 2024
lack of funding
It could take over 60 years to set up enough early intervention psychosis teams, TD warns
Sunday
17 Mar 2024
Washington DC
Taoiseach tells US President during shamrock ceremony that Irish people are 'deeply troubled' about Gaza
Varadkar brought the US President to tears by quoting his late son.
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