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5 months ago
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Taoiseach backs Robbie Keane in ongoing row over coaching role at Israeli club

The row entered the political sphere after Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald, strongly criticised the soccer legend...

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5 months ago
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he has visited Christmas shooting restaurant 'many times'

A man died following a gun attack at a west Dublin restaurant on Christmas Eve

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6 months ago
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Dublin family that fled Gaza for Ireland 'torn' to leave behind loves ones in warzone

Electronic engineer Ibrahim, who lives in Blanchardstown with his wife Hamida and their three children, moved to Irel...

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6 months ago
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Charlie Bird thanks public for helping him 'stay alive' as he receives award

Climb With Charlie smashed their original €1 million goal, reaching €3.8 million in donations for the Irish Motor Neu...

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8 months ago
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Leo Varadkar shuts down constituency office as colleague brands move as 'weird'

Reacting to the news, a political colleague said: 'You could be forgiven for thinking that he’s thinking about leavin...

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8 months ago
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Cost of living Ireland: Energy prices must fall further this winter, Taoiseach says

Leo Varadkar, alongside Energy Minister Eamon Ryan, met with SSE Electricity, Bord Gais Energy, Energia and Electric ...

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9 months ago
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'If RTE comes cap in hand for a bailout, there will be conditions' - Varadkar

The Taoiseach's warning comes as the network faces losses in region of €40m

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11 months ago
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Leo Varadkar believes gardai could be asked to probe RTE’s secret slush fund

The Taoiseach's comments came after Garda Commissioner said the gardai are ready and able to conduct a probe if a com...

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11 months ago
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar subject to another complaint from ethics body

The complaint has come from the English Language Students Union

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11 months ago
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Government set to create 10,000 more refugee spaces, Leo Varadkar says

The Taoiseach said the first "couple of hundred" of these would come on-stream in "the next couple of weeks" and that...

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12 months ago
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says elderly won't be left in lurch with nursing homes converted for refugees

The Taoiseach acknowledged that nursing homes are closing for this purpose, but he said that bed numbers in nursing h...

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about 1 year ago
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Joe Biden Ireland: US President's arrival into Dublin Airport in pictures as he meets with excite...

There were excited crowds to meet the US President upon his arrival into the capital

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about 1 year ago
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TikTok could be banned on Irish politicians' phones over security fears

The social media app is already extremely popular with some politicians as they attempt to connect with the younger g...

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about 1 year ago
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Leo Varadkar declares he is landlord ahead of Government decision to end eviction ban

He declared his new status as a landlord, or “lessor” as he calls it, under the “Occupation” heading

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about 1 year ago
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says response to energy companies 'won't be polite' if they don't pass on ...

The comments in the Dáil came after Electric Ireland announced on Monday it was reducing prices for some business cus...

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over 1 year ago
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Bertie Ahern rejoins Fianna Fail after 11 year hiatus

The former Taoiseach recently applied to return to the party and his application was accepted

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over 1 year ago
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Former Ashtown homeless camp resident speaks out after horror attack

The Polish man, who has been living in Ireland since 2006, moved into the camp after being evicted from his home in D...

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar doesn't want to 'raise expectations' on cost of living measures

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said support for electricity bills may not be needed as 'prices have fallen'

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar promises 'Covid-style' response to housing crisis

He says the plan will make it 'fair for everyone' including those who came to Ireland due to Russia's invasion of Ukr...

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over 1 year ago
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Leo Varadkar says he hasn't taken recreational drugs since being elected to Dail

Mr Varadkar did not say he was against proposals to decriminalise certain drugs

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over 1 year ago
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Phil Hogan launches attack on Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin for 'campaign' to get rid of him af...

He also said Fine Gael should have gone into opposition after the last election

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar slammed as 'out of touch' for hype video on first day in office

Mr Varadkar was voted into the office of Taoiseach for the second time on Saturday - taking over the role from Fianna...

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over 1 year ago
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Leo Varadkar to be officially reappointed Taoiseach today

The Fine Gael leader will serve as Taoiseach for about another two years as part of the historic deal

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach tells of anger at pitbull attack - saying young victim was "one child too many"

Micheal Martin told The Dail it is time to "go back to the drawing board" on dangerous dog legislation

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over 1 year ago
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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar hits back at priest who said he was going to hell

The cleric sparked a storm when a clip of his sermon condemning homosexuality and transgender people went viral

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach Michéal Martin leads tributes to Liz Truss as UK Prime Minister resigns after 44 days

"I convey my best wishes to her and her family"

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach backs Irish women's football team in row over controversial chant

Micheal Martin’s intervention came as it was confirmed that UEFA and Police Scotland have both launched investigation...

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach's Dublin apartment not on Dail register because it's in his wife's name

The Taoiseach lists his property interests as ‘Nil’ on the official Dail record

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over 1 year ago
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Morrissey calls on Taoiseach Micheal Martin to ban 'archaic hare coursing' in Ireland

Hare coursing is a type of blood sport where dogs are trained to chase, catch, and kill hares

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over 1 year ago
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Dublin Airport flight to New York carrying Taoiseach Micheal Martin forced to turn back

Passengers are currently waiting to find out if or when the flight will depart

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over 1 year ago
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Queen Elizabeth II funeral updates as world leaders gather at Westminster Abbey

The UK monarch will be laid to rest today after a 70-year reign

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach confirms he had secret talks with Bertie Ahern for a year

The party leader who left in disgrace could be welcomed back with open arms

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over 1 year ago
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Dail erupts with laughter as Ceann Comhairle accidently 'promotes' Mary Lou McDonald to Taoiseach

The Sinn Fein leader joked she was "touched" by the "unparalleled vote of confidence"

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over 1 year ago
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Bonus energy payment expected to soften bills blow before Christmas

It will come as Micheal Martin called on people to be more 'energy efficient' this winter

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over 1 year ago
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Taoiseach pays tribute to 'committed' Robert Troy as he resigns as Junior Minister

“Robert has been a very committed, hardworking and efficient Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade...

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almost 2 years ago
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How Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising inspired India's fight for freedom against British Empire

The historic ties between India and Ireland go deeper than one might think

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almost 2 years ago
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Taoiseach Michael Martin says Covid-19 'with us for the long-term' amid fears of summer wave

"What I would appeal to people is to get vaccinated, particularly those who have been recommended for a fourth vaccine."

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almost 2 years ago
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Taoiseach urges medical scientists to call off strike

It brought labs around the country to a standstill yesterday

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about 2 years ago
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Thousands of artists to get €325 per week under new Basic Income scheme

The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will be available to 2,000 musicians, artist and other creatives over a th...

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