Leo Varadkar resignation LIVE updates as Taoiseach steps down and leaves role at Fine Gael

He made the bombshell announcement outside Government buildings at around 12.15pm. Mr Varadkar is to step down as leader of Fine Gael effectively immediately and will leave his post as Taoiseach as soon as a replacement is found.met on Wednesday for the first time since the landslide referendum defeat and the announcement was flagged with Ministers, many who have been away for St Patrick's Day duties.

'After careful consideration and soul searching I believe a new Taoiseach and leader will be better placed than me to achieve.'He begins by reading a brief statement - outlining his career to date that's 'the most fulfilling time of my life'Leo Varadkar set to announce that he is standing downHe is expected to make the announcement at a press conference at Government Buildings this Wednesday lunchtime.

The summer temperatures have gotten so hot in the daytime that the government sanctioned funerals to take place at nightMandy Kelly, 37, hasn’t seen her two sons, five year old Zayn and three year old Kareem, since April 2022 after her now estranged husband took themThe global furniture giant is bringing a Plan and Order Point to The Canopy in Sligo, in what will be its first-ever presence in the northwest of the country.

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Leo Varadkar to resign as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leaderThe leader of Fine Gael burst onto the political scene at twenty years old and went on to take over the role from Enda Kenny in May 2017, when he similarly resigned
Source: RSVPMagazine - 🏆 7. / 76 Read more »

Family and care referendums comprehensively defeatedTaoiseach Leo Varadkar admits Government ‘got it wrong’ and will ‘reflect’ on referendums result
Source: IrishTimes - 🏆 3. / 98 Read more »

Another Fine Gael TD announces retirement in blow to Leo VaradkarThe announcement from Ciaran Cannon brings the total number of Fine Gael TDs not contesting the next general election to 10.
Source: IrishMirror - 🏆 4. / 98 Read more »

Joe Biden breaks down in tears as Leo Varadkar pays tribute to his late sonThe US president broke down in tears and was seen wiping his face after Varadkar honoured his son at the annual Shamrock Ceremony at the White House
Source: IrishMirror - 🏆 4. / 98 Read more »

Leo Varadkar denies moving asylum seekers to avoid embarrassment on St. Patrick’s DayTaoiseach Leo Varadkar has denied moving asylum seekers sleeping in tents outside the International Protection Office to avoid embarrassing Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day. The men were brought to a new site with better sanitation facilities. The move follows a government decision to stop providing state accommodation to some international protection applicants.
Source: IrishMirror - 🏆 4. / 98 Read more »

Leo Varadkar hints former Dancing with the Stars winner may move into politicsTaoiseach Leo Varadkar talked all things Dancing with the Stars ahead of its finale this weekend, including which Minister he thinks should take part in the show and who he is tipping to win
Source: RSVPMagazine - 🏆 7. / 76 Read more »