The Latest Breaking News from Leo Varadkar

Russia bars entry to Irish PM and 51 others

Russia said on Wednesday it was banning entry to 52 Irish politicians including Prime Minister Micheal Martin, accusing Dublin of waging "an aggressive anti-Russian propaganda campaign".

Reuters · Nov 16, 2022

Social welfare scheme to open to another 81,000 people next month

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed that eligibility for the fuel allowance will be widened to bring an extra 81,000 people on board.

Irish Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Pete Taylor pictured with both legs in casts - after chasing 'thief' in Barcelona

Pete, the father of Olympic boxing legend Katie Taylor, posted pictures on his social media today of himself in a hospital bed, with bandages on both of his legs

Irish Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Vicky Phelan leaves 'impossible to fill void' following death as tributes paid

Ms Phelan exposed the CervicalCheck screening scandal in Ireland

Dublin Live · Nov 15, 2022

Vicky Phelan remembered as ‘incredible’ woman with ‘powerful inner strength’

Mother-of-two Vicky Phelan died on Monday aged 48 after a long battle with cervical cancer.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Ferghal Blaney: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael could put aside century-old differences and form official union

"Who would be surprised if the pair put their century-old differences behind them and shacked up together for good?"

Irish Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Taoiseach insists referendum is not needed on contentious Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement trade deal

The judgement now has the potential to split the coalition

Irish Mirror · Nov 11, 2022

Pat Flanagan column: 'Our incoming Taoiseach is like an unwanted Christmas present we can't return'

"He becomes prime minister not because he was elected but as part of a backroom deal done with Micheal Martin, who was so desperate for the post he agreed to what amounted to a timeshare agreement for the office"

Irish Mirror · Nov 11, 2022

Video game company announces 80 new Dublin jobs

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said the news was “welcoming” following recent job losses in the tech sector

Dublin Live · Nov 11, 2022

Leo Varadkar calls Social Democrats co- leader 'petty' and 'a hypocrite' in tense Dail clash

With Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the UK to meet new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for the first time, the Fine Gael leader was in his place to take questions from TDs.

Irish Mirror · Nov 10, 2022