The Higher Education Minister was the only nomination to replace Leo Varadkar, and so won the leadership.
In his speech addressing Fine Gael this evening, he gave a moment to reflect on how his family got him to where he is today. "I believe in public service and the power of politics to make a difference and to make people’s lives better."
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