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Ireland set for its youngest ever prime minister after Simon Harris is elected leader of the Fine Gael party
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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Housing crisis is civil rights issue of this generation, Labour leader Ivana Bacik tells party conference
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Housing crisis is civil rights issue of this generation, Labour leader ...
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Congestion charges proposed in new transport strategy: Moving Together plan also suggests removing parking spaces at public sector buildings and reducing car ...
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Congestion charges proposed in new transport strategy
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Simon Harris faces range of demands ahead of general election: Youngest ever taoiseach tasked with the ‘tightrope’ of refreshing Fine Gael but also ensuring the ...
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Simon Harris faces range of demands ahead of general election
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Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza invasion
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Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over ...
Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
  • Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.

  • Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.

  • The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.

  • Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
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Low-paid PhD students: ‘I work three part-time jobs to make ends meet living in Dublin’
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Low-paid PhD students: ‘I work three part-time jobs to make ends meet ...
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If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the corrosive nature of politics
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If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the ...
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MEP Frances Fitzgerald said she will be nominating Mr Harris. “I believe Simon has all of the necessary qualities to lead the country as Taoiseach at this ... Show more
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'There's a toxicity in politics now': Another Fine Gael TD to step down at next election
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'There's a toxicity in politics now': Another Fine Gael TD ...
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Suzanne Harrington: Giving lessons in the art of resignation could be Leo's next job
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Suzanne Harrington: Giving lessons in the art of resignation could be ...
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Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows: It’s no accident that one of the most exciting and popular recent TV series was ...
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Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that ...
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New immigration laws will see expansion of fingerprinting migrants and new border procedures
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New immigration laws will see expansion of fingerprinting migrants and new ...
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Simon Coveney denies that Fine Gael has drifted too far to the left: Enterprise Minister says it is 'a party of the centre'
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Simon Coveney denies that Fine Gael has drifted too far to the left
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Some in Varadkar’s constituency shocked by resignation, others ‘happy to see him go’
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Some in Varadkar’s constituency shocked by resignation, others ‘happy to ...
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Sinn Féin TD says he does not think any republican ‘shed a tear’ at death of garda-killer McAuley
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Sinn Féin TD says he does not think any republican ‘shed a tear’ at death ...
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Sinn Féin defends call to scrap Hate Crime Bill: Sinn Féin has defended its call to scrap the Hate Crime Bill in the face of criticism that it had previously ...
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Sinn Féin defends call to scrap Hate Crime Bill
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Irish PM Leo Varadkar expressed support for the Palestinians in President Biden's presence during a St Patrick's Day celebration at the White House.
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Call for gardaí to be given powers to arrest landlords who illegally evict tenants
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Call for gardaí to be given powers to arrest landlords who illegally evict ...
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Bring hate speech legislation ‘back to the drawing board,’ says former minister for justice Charlie Flanagan
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Bring hate speech legislation ‘back to the drawing board,’ says former ...
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Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel at ICJ: Irish FM said events in Gaza represent the ‘blatant violation of international ...
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Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel at ICJ
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the US President it is possible “to be for Israel and for Palestine” during a speech at a White House event for St Patrick’s ...
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Process reversible after birth: Pregnancy causes women to age prematurely: There are many factors that cause people to age prematurely. The most well-known are ...
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Process reversible after birth: Pregnancy causes women to age prematurely
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Who is the team behind Simon Harris?: Mentor, inner circle, and those returning to the fold
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Who is the team behind Simon Harris?
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Asylum proposals show merit, but have some way to go to solve accommodation issues
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Asylum proposals show merit, but have some way to go to solve ...
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Poll suggests drop in support for Sinn Féin but rise for Aontú and Independents: Support for Fine Gael is down one point at 19%, but the survey was conducted ...
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Poll suggests drop in support for Sinn Féin but rise for Aontú and ...
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Harris says he is yet to finalise his cabinet decisions: Newly elected Fine Gael leader Simon Harris insists he is yet to finalise his cabinet ahead of his ...
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Harris says he is yet to finalise his cabinet decisions
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New €100m Forensic Science Ireland facility ‘most advanced in Europe’: Facility located near Celbridge in Co Kildare includes 32 specialised clean rooms designed ...
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New €100m Forensic Science Ireland facility ‘most advanced in Europe’
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Helen McEntee hopes to keep justice portfolio in Cabinet reshuffle: Speaking at the 46th annual Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors conference in ...
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Helen McEntee hopes to keep justice portfolio in Cabinet reshuffle
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Opposition restate calls for immediate general election: Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly has said it is now "very clear" that a general election is ...
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Opposition restate calls for immediate general election
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Pearse Doherty criticises placing of tricolour on coffin of Pearse McAuley: Mr Doherty, a Donegal TD, said McAuley had nothing to do with Sinn Féin for 'many ...
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Pearse Doherty criticises placing of tricolour on coffin of Pearse McAuley
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Today’s Top Stories: 👉 State care: Children in overcrowded emergency Tusla accommodation at risk of abuse 👉 Israel will no longer approve UNRWA food aid to ... Show more
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Migration pact will see undocumented persons housed in designated facilities: The pact includes legally binding timeframes for making decisions on international ...
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Migration pact will see undocumented persons housed in designated ...
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Watch: Bacik makes Labour leader's address at conference: Labour leader Ivana Bacik is delivering her televised leader's address at her party's ...
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Watch: Bacik makes Labour leader's address at conference
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Kneecap say Catherine Martin will be 'on her own' at SXSW festival as Irish artists pull out
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Kneecap say Catherine Martin will be 'on her own' at SXSW ...
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Josepha Madigan announces resignation as minister of state: Ms Madigan, who served in cabinet until 2020, will become the 11th Fine Gael TD not to contest the ...
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Josepha Madigan announces resignation as minister of state
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Simon Harris rules out early general election: New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has ruled out an early general election, stating he wants the Coalition to run ...
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Simon Harris rules out early general election
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Joe Biden and Leo Varadkar exchange well wishes in phonecall: Mr Varadkar thanked Mr Biden, while paying tribute to the role the US president has played in ...
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Joe Biden and Leo Varadkar exchange well wishes in phonecall
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A Tory boy? No one seriously believes Varadkar was ‘right wing’ any more: Who here remembers Margaret Thatcher, the Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams rhetorically ...
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A Tory boy? No one seriously believes Varadkar was ‘right wing’ any more
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'I'm a politician not a punchbag': Cork councillor hits back after online comments
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'I'm a politician not a punchbag': Cork councillor hits ...
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Elaine Loughlin: Opposition let themselves down with attacks on Leo Varadkar in the Dáil 
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Elaine Loughlin: Opposition let themselves down with attacks on Leo ...