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A man who talks fast and walks at speed: Who is Simon Harris? : Fresh faces and new ideas are a must
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A man who talks fast and walks at speed: Who is Simon Harris? 
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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Enda Kenny contacted taoiseach’s office about honorary citizenship for philanthropist
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Enda Kenny contacted taoiseach’s office about honorary citizenship for ...
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Enda Kenny in 'robust health' following cancer surgery: It is understood Mr Kenny had surgery before Christmas and has been recovering since
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Enda Kenny in 'robust health' following cancer surgery
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Enda Kenny ‘well on the road to a full recovery’ following cancer operation: Former taoiseach underwent procedure to combat disease before Christmas but is now ...
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Enda Kenny ‘well on the road to a full recovery’ following cancer ...
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Let Me Tell You: Series 2 Ep 2 — Remembering when Ireland teetered on the economic cliff edge
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Let Me Tell You: Series 2 Ep 2 — Remembering when Ireland teetered on the ...
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Terry Prone: Martin and Kenny are examples of honest and decent politicians: Irish people still respect dignity and restraint in their leaders
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Terry Prone: Martin and Kenny are examples of honest and decent ...
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Deceased journalist Brian Hutton fondly remembered by colleagues: Recalled as a softly spoken man, who was “wiser than his years”, Brian Hutton was "the ...
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Deceased journalist Brian Hutton fondly remembered by colleagues
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Miriam Lord: HITSMISIFIT? Every Taoiseach needs a good catchphrase: Micheál Martin has been trying very hard to fashion his own snappy slogan
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Miriam Lord: HITSMISIFIT? Every Taoiseach needs a good catchphrase
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Stephen Collins: Far too early to write off Joe Biden as old: In two years, US president has arguably achieved more than Obama in two terms and he has ...
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Stephen Collins: Far too early to write off Joe Biden as old
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Bertie Ahern and Enda Kenny claim €150k bill for secretarial assistance: More than €150,000 has been spent on providing secretarial support for two former ...
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Bertie Ahern and Enda Kenny claim €150k bill for secretarial assistance
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Hugh Linehan: Welcome to season 15 of RTÉ’s Let’s Not Make a Decision: Moya Doherty was right to have challenged Micheál Martin about the Government’s inaction ...
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Hugh Linehan: Welcome to season 15 of RTÉ’s Let’s Not Make a Decision
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“It’s like following a hearse,” said John Miley, walking slowly behind the Blake machine he and his father before him had used to resole the shoes of every ... Show more

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The Uber Files shine spotlight on Irish lobbying regulation: State’s official register points to intensive lobbying by US cab-hailing giant between 2014 and 2017 ...
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The Uber Files shine spotlight on Irish lobbying regulation
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Emer McLysaght: Do I fancy Mr Tayto?: He’s an enigmatic national hero, and he knows it
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Emer McLysaght: Do I fancy Mr Tayto?