Leo Varadkar
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 19795.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Leo Varadkar is an Irish politician and member of Fine Gael who served as Taoiseach from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2022. He is notable for being the first openly gay head of government in Ireland and has been a prominent figure in discussions about modernizing Irish politics and governance, particularly in relation to the challenges faced by newer generations of politicians.
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Leo Varadkar featured on the cover of Time magazine with a bold quote about Ireland's place in the world.
The new map of Earth is a wake-up call for Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-22
When he was taoiseach, Leo Varadkar argued for special treatment for Irish agriculture.
Why do farmers wield such disproportionate power in Ireland? Look at Leinster House – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-19
Varadkar launched his bid for the leadership of Fine Gael in 2017.
People who get up early were left disappointed by Varadkar. Harris is ready to try again – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-13
Leo Varadkar's defence of the deserving strivers went down just as well with everyone other than those already voting Fien Gael nearly a decade ago.
All the property schemes do one thing. It’s not help buyers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-13
Leo Varadkar is mentioned as the first woman Minister of State at the Department of Finance after lobbying by Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
‘I worried whether I had the objectivity to be Minister for Health’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-11
Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar asked what messages Edward Walsh was sending out to victims of rape and sexual assault.
Ireland tries to assuage Donald Trump’s toddler volatility – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-11
Leo Varadkar expressed being 'taken aback' by Tyson Fury's comments regarding Daniel Kinahan.
from Dublin’s Oliver Bond flats to Dubai – and back – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10
Leo Varadkar, the former Prime Minister of Ireland, is mentioned as part of the delegation at the World Pride.
"dove c'è coesione, migliora la qualità della vita"
San Marino· 2026-08-08
Leo Varadkar is the former Irish Prime Minister who participated in discussions on LGBTQIA+ issues.
Paolo Rondelli al World Pride di Amsterdam, occasione di confronti sui diritti LGBTQIA+San Marino· 2026-08-07
Leo Varadkar announced the new Imbolc/St Brigid’s Day public holiday in 2023.
Must we have more of these hellish festivals of stress? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-03
During the rollicking Delirium Tremens, he sings about Leo Varadkar and Kylie Minogue.
A rousing Auld Triangle is dedicated to the late Glen Hansard – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-01
Leo Varadkar is one of the political talking heads featured in the programme about the Border poll.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-26
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar reportedly met with British peer Greg Barker regarding Oleg Deripaska.
Aughinish report is thin gruel as Russian demands for Irish alumina ramp up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-25
Leo Varadkar, the Taoiseach of Ireland, was present at the funeral of Sinéad O'Connor.
Acının her türlüsünü tattığı hayatı sadece 56 yıl sürmüştü: 'Annem bana çocuğum olmasın diye işkence ederdi'... Gözyaşları son nefesinde dindi
Turkey· 2026-07-25
Leo Varadkar expressed shock at Ed Walsh's visit to the Black Forge Inn.
Trump’s undiplomatic diplomat stirs it up for Maga in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-19
Leo Varadkar's leadership of Fine Gael in 2017 was influenced by concerns for the working class.
Why Simon Harris will really struggle to move the dial on income tax in the Budget – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-19
Leo Varadkar was the star speaker on the final day of the Centre for Justice and Law Reform’s summer school.
Neither Martin nor Harris dared rebuke the US ambassador. Varadkar had no such qualms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
In 2023, Leo Varadkar said 'the proposal has real merit' but 'would not be possible to introduce in 2024'.
Politicians who shrug their shoulders at children in poverty are morally bankrupt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-14Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be the star attraction when Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are invited to join him on an exclusive tour of the Great Wall.
Varadkar the star turn as Chinese investors sign up for Great Wall tour at nearly €1,300 each – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-11
Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar was mentioned as one of the speakers at the conference.
Putin was talked out of using nuclear weapon, former Nato official tells Dublin conference – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-10
Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar agreed with Ian Marshall that a united Ireland has to be sold convincingly to unionists.
Irish unity questions complicated by political instability in the UK – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-05
Leo Varadkar, a former Prime Minister of Ireland, believes that a government led by Reform UK could accelerate a referendum on Northern Ireland's status.
Взлет Фараджа пробудил кельтские нации. Английский национализм грозит развалить Соединенное Королевство
Belarus· 2026-07-04
Then taoiseach Leo Varadkar met Trump at Shannon Airport during his visit in 2019.
Irish authorities planning for Donald Trump visit in September – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04
Leo Varadkar attended Lyra McKee's funeral.
Lyra McKee’s family says justice system ‘completely failed’ as men found not guilty of murder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-03
Leo Varadkar was mentioned as possibly having an opinion piece on the ceremony.
it (almost) all went without a hitch – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-02
Leo Varadkar led the government through much of the Brexit process.
Why did economists get the impact of Brexit on Ireland so wrong? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-26
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he feels sorry for Starmer, if his time as prime minister is indeed up.
Keir Starmer announces intention to resign as British prime minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Leo Varadkar asked Phil Hogan to consider his position during the political storm surrounding Hogan's resignation.
Cabinet to discuss nominating Phil Hogan to contest race for senior UN job – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned the Government may be engaging in performative cruelty in its new immigration law.
Chartered flights now ‘routine’ says Minister as 63 South Africans deported – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Leo Varadkar criticised attempts to whitewash history.
Sinn Féin TD says he’s a ‘Bob Marley guy’ as Cork accent goes viral in Jamaica – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
