Some 2,490 days since he became Taoiseach for the first time, today marks Leo Varadkar ’s final day as the leader of Ireland .
While, of course, the then-Health Minister should not have to declare his sexuality on national airwaves, the fact he was the first Cabinet minister to come out was an important moment. It was a moment that would probably never happen now, showing how far Ireland has come since. It was also remarkable in many ways that six weeks after Fine Gael lost 15 seats in February 2020’s general election, Mr Varadkar managed to gain the trust of the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic and steady the ship during those early, daunting and often terrifying days.
While the Government will argue that housing is “starting to turn a corner”, a lot of people are still waiting to feel the benefits. Rents and house prices have continued to rise, forcing many people to feel like they will never be able to buy a home. From co-living in the Eoghan Murphy days to ending the eviction ban under Darragh O’Brien, the number of housing-related controversies during Mr Varadkar’s tenure came thick and fast.
As we reflect on one Taoiseach’s legacy, what the next Taoiseach may or may not achieve comes into focus.
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