The Latest Breaking News from Tanaiste Leo Varadkar

Every household in Ireland could get €500 payment this winter to deal with soaring energy costs

The State has over €5billion in spare cash after record tax returns. The last energy rebate of €200 paid to every household in the country last April was a huge success.

Irish Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Budget 2023: When is the budget and what can we expect?

The government confirmed that they have more funds available for Budget 2023 compared to recent years

Dublin Live · Aug 19, 2022

Leo Varadkar pays tribute to 'remarkable legacy' of Michael Collins at his graveside

'He had the courage to fight the British empire despite overwhelming odds, and to force it to the negotiating table'

Irish Mirror · Aug 14, 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

Sinn Fein increasing division by pushing for Irish unity poll – Wilson

Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard said preparations should begin for a referendum.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Service charge set to be banned from receipts unless staff get cash

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar is expected to make a change to his new tips law which will have an impact on workers’ tips and provides clarity to customers on what they are being charged for

Dublin Live · Jun 29, 2022

Leo Varadkar: 'I feel privileged to be gay in Ireland but there are still many obstacles to overcome'

'I will be thinking about the thousands of Irish people who haven’t come out yet – whether to themselves, their families, or their friends.'

Irish Mirror · Jun 25, 2022

HSE scaling down Covid-19 testing centres and reducing staff despite stark summer surge in cases

Experts have been stressing the importance of getting the booster vaccine as cases continue to rise.

Irish Mirror · Jun 24, 2022

Taoiseach defends pay rise for public servants earning over €150,000 as Sinn Féin label move 'tone deaf'

“This news is a slap in the face to ordinary workers who are seriously struggling. People all over this country are being hammered with the cost of living crisis."

Irish Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

Top public servants earning over €150,000 to get pay rises as Government faces major backlash

Their pay is set to rise between 10-15% and will affect 4,000 public servants earning in excess of €150,000.

Irish Mirror · Jun 22, 2022