The Latest Breaking News from Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach rules out mini-Budget amid warnings Government cannot help everyone

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil that there will be targeted and universal measures but ruled out the prospect of a mini-Budget being announced next week

Irish Mirror · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon leaves ‘no clear strategy for independence’ – Salmond

The former first minister said he ‘feels for’ his successor as she announced she will stand down as First Minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Speculation on N. Ireland protocol deal premature, DUP leader says

Speculation that a long-standing dispute between Britain and the European Union over the Northern Ireland protocol is close to being resolved is premature, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party told Reuters on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

Leo Varadkar gives timeline for decision on new cost of living supports as social welfare recipients to be prioritised

Meetings on the cost of living supports will continue over the coming days, with the coalition set to prioritise pensioners and those on social welfare.

Irish Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

Beast From The East 2 could affect government decisions on more cost of living supports

A number of measures announced during the Budget will cease at the end of the month, including excise cuts on petrol and diesel and VAT cuts on electricity

Dublin Live · Feb 14, 2023

'Shocking' Beast from the East weather repeat may impact Government plans for more cost of living supports

There are fears a sudden stratospheric warming, which caused the so-called “Beast from the East” in 2018, could reach our shores in late February or early March

Irish Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

Popular novelist and broadcaster Deirdre Purcell dies at 77

Warm tributes have been expressed to the best selling author and broadcaster, who died at 77

Irish Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Varadkar highlights ‘difficulties’ in returning people after asylum is refused

The Taoiseach emphasised that migration ‘enriches’ Ireland’s culture, but also moved to reassure the public that there are controls in place.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023

Garda who led Keane Mulready-Woods investigation speaks about 'one of worst crimes ever'

EXCLUSIVE: Retired Chief Supt Mangan hailed the town’s residents, who he insists played a key role in getting brazen thugs like Paul Crosby off the streets

Dublin Live · Feb 12, 2023

'It was one of the worst crimes ever' - Garda who led Keane Mulready-Woods investigation speaks

Exclusive: Retired Chief Supt Mangan hailed the town’s residents, who he insists played a key role in getting brazen thugs like Paul Crosby off the streets

Irish Mirror · Feb 12, 2023