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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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If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the corrosive nature of politics
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Finn McRedmond: Britain’s narrow stereotype of the Irish could not make sense of Leo Varadkar
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Finn McRedmond: Britain’s narrow stereotype of the Irish could not make ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Simon Harris rules out coalition with Sinn Féin as he puts his name forward to be next FG leader and taoiseach
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Simon Harris rules out coalition with Sinn Féin as he puts his name ...
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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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Sinn Féin accused of ‘so much cowardice’ on hate speech Bill: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Sinn Féin accused of ‘so much cowardice’ on hate speech Bill
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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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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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“We see our history in their eyes A story of displacement, of dispossession, a national identity Questions are denied, forced emigration ... Show more
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Leo Varadkar's most viral moments as he steps down as Taoiseach: From 'welfare cheats cheat us all' to the letter to Kylie Minogue
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Leo Varadkar's most viral moments as he steps down as Taoiseach
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Varadkar resignation will not prompt early general election — Martin: While Mr Martin said he was surprised by the Taoiseach’s announcement, he insisted that the ...
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Varadkar resignation will not prompt early general election — Martin
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During St Patrick's Day celebrations at the White House, Irish Prime Minister Leo Eric Varadkar compared Ireland's history to the ongoing persecution of ... Show more
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Mick Clifford: Leo Varadkar grew politically over the years but never became a vote magnet
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Mick Clifford: Leo Varadkar grew politically over the years but never ...
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Paul Hosford: No longer the man for the job, Leo Varadkar’s life is now changed immeasurably
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Paul Hosford: No longer the man for the job, Leo Varadkar’s life is now ...
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‘Not the right man for the job’: What was behind Irish PM’s shock resignation?: Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly ...
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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 ...
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Taoiseach resignation not expected to trigger election: Follow developments live as they happen as Leo Varadkar announces he is to step down as Taoiseach and ...
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Taoiseach resignation not expected to trigger election
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Fine Gael faces challenge as Cannon announces exit: Ten TDs elected for Fine Gael in the 2020 General Election have now announced that they are not going to ...
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Fine Gael faces challenge as Cannon announces exit
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After all these years, Leo the lion no longer the king of the political jungle: Well, he did once say he's get out before he was fifty.
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After all these years, Leo the lion no longer the king of the political ...
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Leo Varadkar is Fine Gael's latest departure. Who else is stepping down?: Leo Varadkar is Fine Gael's latest departure. Who else is stepping down?: A ...
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Leo Varadkar is Fine Gael's latest departure. Who else is stepping ...
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In The Irish Times this weekend: Fintan O’Toole assess the legacy of Leo Varadkar as he steps down as Taoiseach. Subscribe now to read The Irish Times exactly ... Show more
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Whatever happened to Kamala Harris? ‘They have kept her away from public appearances’
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Whatever happened to Kamala Harris? ‘They have kept her away from public ...
Quick Glance: Harris Warns of Consequences if Israel Invades Rafah
  • Vice President Kamala Harris warns Israel of possible 'consequences' if a planned invasion of Rafah continues in its pursuit of Hamas fighters.

  • The U.N. estimates that approximately 1.4 million people currently reside in the city located on Gaza's southern border with Egypt.

  • Harris emphasized in an interview with ABC News that a major military operation in Rafah would be a huge mistake and there is nowhere for the residents to go.

  • Despite U.S. concerns, Israel plans to invade Rafah to dismantle Hamas; Harris does not rule out 'consequences' from the United States.
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‘Too old’ Biden again spotted with ‘cheat codes’ in meeting with Irish PM : US President Joe Biden on Friday (Mar 15) was again captured with his ‘cheat codes’ ...
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‘Too old’ Biden again spotted with ‘cheat codes’ in meeting with Irish PM
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told US President Joe Biden that Irish people see their history in Palestinian eyes and that ‘the bombs need to stop’ ...
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Watch: Irish PM Leo Varadkar speaks up in support of Palestine in US President Joe Biden’s presence
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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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Labour conference told ‘TikTok taoiseach’ Simon Harris lacks vision: Labour party working extra hard to motivate members in advance of the local and European ...
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Labour conference told ‘TikTok taoiseach’ Simon Harris lacks vision
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Fresh blow for Simon Coveney as adviser to join Simon Harris’s team: Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney is facing a fresh blow to his political career as one of ...
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Fresh blow for Simon Coveney as adviser to join Simon Harris’s team
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Two clichés commonly applied to Simon Harris are that he’s been “a young man in a hurry” and will be the first “TikTok Taoiseach ... Show more
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Simon Coveney says he will run for Fine Gael again in next general election : Minister says make-up of the new Cabinet would be a matter for new party leader and ...
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Simon Coveney says he will run for Fine Gael again in next general ...
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US President Joe Biden has said he is in agreement with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar that there is an urgent need to increase humanitarian aid in Gaza and negotiate ...
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Taoiseach: Bombs need to stop in Gaza: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made a plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the annual shamrock ceremony reception in the ...
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Taoiseach: Bombs need to stop in Gaza
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Fergus Finlay: Keyboard 'heroes' have no understanding of good leadership
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Fergus Finlay: Keyboard 'heroes' have no understanding of good ...
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Simon Harris Set to Be Youngest Ever Leader of Ireland After Taking Over as Fine Gael Head
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Ireland will recognise Palestine when 'the circumstances are right', says Varadkar
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Ireland will recognise Palestine when 'the circumstances are ...
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It’s an annual tradition for the leader of Ireland to spend St. Patrick’s Day with the leader of the United States to celebrate the close bonds between the two ...
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Taoiseach to mention Gaza during shamrock ceremony: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he will make reference to Gaza during the shamrock ceremony at the White ...
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Taoiseach to mention Gaza during shamrock ceremony
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‘Cries of the innocent will haunt us forever if we stay silent’: Varadkar condemns Israel’s attack on Gaza during US visit
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‘Cries of the innocent will haunt us forever if we stay silent’: Varadkar ...
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Taoiseach hints Dancing with the Stars winner is considering a move to politics: Varadkar ruled out ever taking part in the hit show himself
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Taoiseach hints Dancing with the Stars winner is considering a move to ...
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Josepha Madigan resigns as junior minister and will not contest next election: In a statement today, Ms Madigan said she told Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of her plans ...
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Josepha Madigan resigns as junior minister and will not contest next ...
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Is the Government making the country go in the right or wrong direction? Welcome back to Snapshot, a monthly attention poll by the Irish Times and Ipsos B&A ... Show more
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Palestinian stance marks Varadkar's valedictory achievement on world stage: The EU has finally arrived at a unified position calling for an ‘immediate ...
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Palestinian stance marks Varadkar's valedictory achievement on world ...