The Latest Breaking News from Tanaiste Leo Varadkar

Northern Ireland Protocol: Liz Truss 'will not shy away' from taking action

"The current EU proposals fail to properly address the real issues affecting Northern Ireland and in some cases would take us backward"

Belfast Live · May 11, 2022

Liz Truss ‘will not shy away’ from taking action on Northern Ireland Protocol

It is understood the Cabinet minister is poised to take further action in the coming weeks if negotiations with the EU continue to stall.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Boris Johnson: Situation surrounding Northern Ireland Protocol ‘now very serious’

The Prime Minister made the comment in a call with Irish premier Micheal Martin

Evening Standard · May 10, 2022

Leo Varadkar insists he 'did not commit any crime' over Garda leak inquiry

Gardaí confirmed in recent days that they have submitted a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Irish Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Government leaders create new committee to handle response to Ukraine crisis

They will have access to a special fund of €3billion for next year, up from an agreed figure of €2.5billion just last week

Dublin Live · Apr 27, 2022

Sligo murders: Leo Varadkar condemns 'scary' and 'gruesome' killing of men in own homes as gardai quiz suspect

Gardai are conducting two separate murder inquiries after the violent deaths of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee

Irish Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

Leo Varadkar says controversial ban on sale of turf has been paused

It comes just hours after Green Party leader Eamon Ryan defended the upcoming ban on the sale of turf and said elderly people who use it to heat their homes are also concerned about air pollution.

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Justice Minister Helen McEntee makes hate crime bill vow after Sligo murders as Tanaiste Leo Varadkar 'deeply troubled'

Ms McEntee said it has been a difficult time for the LGBT community after a number of incidents

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Covid-19 Ireland: Hospitalisations drop below 1,000 as Leo Varadkar says 'we've come through Omicron2 wave'

The Tanaiste is urging those eligible for a fourth dose to come forward

Dublin Live · Apr 13, 2022

Carbon tax blow for two groups as price hikes for Irish households coming within weeks

Micheal Martin and Leo Varadkar pledged the package of measures will “more than” offset the carbon tax hike

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2022