The Latest Breaking News from Leo Varadkar

Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict

The Irish president joined criticism of the EU Commission leader’s comments on the Middle East conflict.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Which countries have criticised Israeli attacks on Gaza?

From South Africa to Norway, the Middle East to Southeast Asia, calls for an end to the siege of Gaza are growing.

Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2023

Zombie: Why Ireland’s rugby anthem is causing controversy

The Cranberries’ protest song ‘Zombie’ has become a celebratory anthem for Ireland, first at the Rugby World Cup and now at the Six Nations, but some are unhappy with the lyrics

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

Irish-Israeli citizen Kim Damti who went missing after Hamas attack on music festival confirmed dead

Irish Premier Leo Varadkar says the death of the 22-year-old was ‘senseless and barbaric’

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023

22-year-old Irish-Israeli citizen Kim Damti confirmed dead after Hamas attack

Irish Premier Leo Varadkar has said the death of Ms Damti was ‘senseless and barbaric’.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Tax break for landlords will ultimately benefit renters, says Varadkar

The Taoiseach has defended the 14 billion euro budget package unveiled by his Government on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Varadkar: Solidarity for Israel will fall apart if it goes too far in Gaza

The Taoiseach also expressed his support for the family of 22-year-old Kim Damti, who has been unaccounted for in Israel since Saturday

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Britain and Ireland lined up to host Euro 2028 as Turkey and Italy get Euro 2032

European football chiefs on Tuesday anointed 10 stadiums in Britain and the Republic of Ireland to host the 2028 European championships.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2023

Three 150-euro energy credits and mortgage income relief planned for Budget 2024

The government has signalled it will spend cautiously – despite expecting a surplus of 10 billion euro this year.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

‘I just want her back’: Mother’s agony with daughter still missing after Hamas attack

Irish-Israeli citizen Kim Damti was attending a music festival when Hamas launched their attack

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023