Leo Varadkar has said he believes the garda investigation into him is "close to conclusion" as he hit out at "false allegations" made against him.
The Taoiseach and a number of Government ministers have faced questioning in recent days from the media about whether it would be appropriate for Mr Varadkar to return to the Taoiseach's office in December if he still faces a Garda probe.
Last year, gardaí confirmed an investigation was underway into the circumstances surrounding the passing of a proposed new GP contract to a friend of the Tánaiste over two years ago.
It contained details of the deal the Government had provisionally agreed with the Irish Medical Organisation.
However, speaking to The Last Word with Matt Cooper on Tuesday evening, Mr Varadkar hit out at what he claimed are "false allegations" against him.
He told the host: "All I can say on the matter is what I've said before. My understanding is that it (the probe) is close to conclusion, but I've heard that for quite some time from my solicitors. I haven't had any direct contact form the Gardai since last April.
"It doesn't distract me in the slightest (from my job). I don't believe the Director of Public Prosecutions will bring charges.
"These are false allegations, made by political activists who have a particular animosity towards me and my party and are vocal supporters of another party. "This was not a contract, there was nothing commercially sensitive. It was not a document subject to Cabinet confidentiality.
"I would've hoped it was concluded a long time ago, I'd co-operated fully and done everything asked of me."
Mr Varadkar had sent the document to the head of a rival GP group, the National Association of General Practitioners (NAGP).
The investigation into the leaking of the document is being led by specialist officers from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NCBI).
