The Latest Breaking News from Leo Varadkar

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says having a pension age where people have to retire is 'out of date'

'What the Pension Commission has recommended is that we give people more flexibility about when they retire'

Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2022

Claims some long Covid patients are 'making up illness' prompt call for education campaign

'I think that in some communities, both in the general public and in the medical community, there’s the belief that these patients are making up their illness, if they just try harder and be mindful they’ll get better'

Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2022

Micheal Martin and Leo Varadkar's latest on Covid in Ireland as restrictions question asked

Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Breda Smyth has warned that the latest sub variant is even more transmissible than previous variants

Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2022

Leo Varadkar accepts one-millionth zero emission delivery after DPD hits milestone number

Varadkar said he was "lucky" to be the recipient of the milestone parcel.

Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

Ireland sees 'extensive' autumn COVID-19 vaccine campaign -deputy PM

Ireland expects to run an extensive vaccine drive against COVID-19 and flu ahead of a potentially worrying winter surge that could lead to the reimposition of mask wearing in certain settings, Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jul 5, 2022

Ireland should set aside part of 2022 budget surplus - deputy PM

Ireland should set aside some of the budget surplus it expects to post this year to fund future pensions or to start refilling its currently empty contingency reserve fund, Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jul 5, 2022

Leo Varadkar says €200 electricity bill relief could be on the way as 'everyone feeling the squeeze'

The Tanaiste also said that taking €200 of people’s electricity bills again was “certainly an option”.

Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

Social welfare Ireland: Everything we know about welfare, pensions, fuel costs, and other changes in Budget 2023

The Budget this year will come out on September 27 - two weeks earlier than planned - with a number of new measures to support those struggling

Dublin Live · Jul 5, 2022

Reform of Stormont could kick-start devolution, says Stephen Farry

"Our current system is not an acceptable way to govern and is no longer functioning. If we want stability and future proofing, we know what needs to be done."

Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2022

Budget 2023: Cut in VAT on gas and electricity 'to be extended past October'

Ministers have agreed to bring the Budget forward to September 27 - two weeks earlier than expected

Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2022