The Latest Breaking News from Tanaiste Leo Varadkar

Fishermen plan to disrupt Russia military drills off Irish coast

Don’t put yourselves at risk over Russia exercises plan, Tanaiste urges fishermen

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Varadkar says employees in job for 6 months can apply to work from home under new legislation

The legislation lists 13 wide-ranging reasons where a boss can refuse a request to work from home

Dublin Live · Jan 26, 2022

Irish citizens advised to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine

Mr Martin said that Russian military navy exercises off the Irish coast are ‘not welcome’.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Irish pubs update: Full reopening latest as nightclubs could return this weekend

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will make an announcement at 6pm

Irish Mirror · Jan 21, 2022

Varadkar plays down prospect of immediate reopening for hospitality

Nphet has advised the Government that most pandemic rules can go, but that they should be removed in a phased manner.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar shares update on removal of all restrictions as NPHET to meet

Cabinet will meet on Friday with Taoiseach Micheal Martin expected to make an announcement that night

Irish Mirror · Jan 19, 2022

Payment of €1,000 tax-free to frontline workers and new holiday amid measures to thank Irish public for efforts during Covid-19 pandemic

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said that the move would 'recognise and say thank you' to the Irish people for the efforts they made during the pandemic

Irish Mirror · Jan 19, 2022

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar pinpoints day he wants 'nearly all' Covid restrictions lifted in Ireland as Omicron 'less severe'

The Tanaiste told his party that nearly all Covid restrictions could be lifted on what could be seen as a 'freedom day'

Irish Mirror · Jan 18, 2022