Leo Varadkar

The latest news, analysis, and comment concerning Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

'A sense of urgency sustained me during those first weeks'

There was the assumption that, like all crises, the Covid-19 pandemic would pass, writes Róisín Ní Riain

By Róisín Ní RiainFri Jun 04 2021 - 09:31

European-style social insurance model to be considered

Tax body will examine linking benefits to PRSI contributions along with site value levy

By Eoin Burke-KennedyFri Jun 04 2021 - 05:21

Government fooling nobody with its deliberate foot-dragging over restarting international travel

The Government is play-acting about wanting to join the EU’s green cert travel scheme

By Mark PaulFri Jun 04 2021 - 04:56

Rejecting mother and baby homes report risks survivors’ redress, Minister says

Opposition calls for rejection of commission report over treatment of women’s testimony

By Jennifer BrayFri Jun 04 2021 - 03:15

Statutory sick pay scheme to be in place by next year, says Tánaiste

Varadkar hopes to bring legislation to Government ‘sometime this month’

By Marie O'HalloranThu Jun 03 2021 - 18:48

Government to offer interest-free loans to firms struggling to pay redundancy

Taoiseach promises ‘bespoke approach’ for calculation of redundancy for workers

By Martin WallThu Jun 03 2021 - 15:08

Ban on Irish Times contributors lifted by Bauer radio group with immediate effect

Move follows completion of deal to buy Communicorp from Denis O’Brien

By Laura SlatteryThu Jun 03 2021 - 11:00

McGrath backed health job pay rise if it did not exceed €300,000, committee told

No benchmarking process before €80,000 increase approved for Watt’s role, says civil servant

By Martin WallWed Jun 02 2021 - 19:24

Northern Ireland faces ‘turbulent few months’ over Brexit, says Varadkar

Tánaiste warns against any unilateral action that would damage Irish Sea trade deal

By Simon CarswellWed Jun 02 2021 - 12:09

Miriam Lord: Coalition all a-buzz as it launches its big recovery package

‘Unprecedented’ financial giveaway will help economy ‘take off like a rocket’, says Tánaiste

By Miriam LordTue Jun 01 2021 - 22:39

Boylan poised to be named SF candidate in Dublin Bay South byelection

Senator wins support of key local branch of party

By Cormac McQuinnTue Jun 01 2021 - 22:30

Green Party fingers evident all over economic recovery plan

Hard to make any ‘austerity’ claims stick when Coalition is still borrowing and spending at such an enthusiastic rate

By Pat LeahyTue Jun 01 2021 - 20:07

Government starts the treacherous job of unwinding pandemic supports

Analysis: New plan promises billions in extra spending to try to ease path out of pandemic

By Cliff TaylorTue Jun 01 2021 - 15:59

Fintan O’Toole: Democracies learn from mistakes. We need an honest inquiry into the pandemic

We need to look honestly at the mistakes and report quickly on the lessons to be drawn

By Fintan O'TooleTue Jun 01 2021 - 02:00

No change to Government schedule for pub and restaurant reopening – Tánaiste

Reform needed as pandemic shows limited illness benefit for many frontline workers, Varadkar says

By Jack Horgan-JonesMon May 31 2021 - 21:23

Boylan still considering Dublin Bay South run for Sinn Féin

Byelection is ‘referendum on how Government handled housing crisis’, Senator says

By Cormac McQuinn and Harry McGeeMon May 31 2021 - 13:29

EU states should issue Covid passports before July 1st, commission urges

Republic set to adopt scheme restoring freedom of movement on July 19th

By Barry O'HalloranMon May 31 2021 - 13:17

Dublin streets could be closed off after 'enormous crowds' gather over weekend

Senior gardaí averse to ‘heavy-handed’ response despite breaches of Covid-19 rules

By Conor LallyMon May 31 2021 - 03:00

Pandemic Unemployment Payment likely to be phased out from September or October

Decision will also be made by Government on Tuesday to close PUP to new entrants

By Jennifer BraySun May 30 2021 - 16:14

Property funds reap rewards with near €3bn profits in just three years

Seen & Heard: Electricity blackout warning, payments for pubs and PCH cyberattack

Sun May 30 2021 - 14:06

Miriam Lord: Taoiseach sounds like an Ikea ad as he announces Grand Reopening

Micheál served up a nourishing number soup and we lapped it up with palpable relief

By Miriam LordSat May 29 2021 - 05:00

Hospitality sector, sporting and cultural events, foreign travel: faster, broader reopening this summer

Confirmation of significant easing of restrictions described as a ‘good news day’

By Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray and Harry McGeeSat May 29 2021 - 01:00

Northern Ireland Protocol is necessary, says Varadkar in response to Poots

New DUP leader says his relationship with Dublin is ‘really, really bad’

By Harry McGeeFri May 28 2021 - 21:43

End of pandemic ‘within grasp’ says Taoiseach as easing of Covid-19 restrictions confirmed

Hotel stays, dining in pubs and restaurants, travel and live events to return

By Sorcha Pollak, Jennifer Bray and Harry McGeeFri May 28 2021 - 20:24

Summer travel Q&A: Green certs, hotel quarantine and hopes for holidays abroad

Are we there yet? Not quite, but overseas travel is looking a lot more likely from July

By Conor PopeFri May 28 2021 - 13:07

Reopening: Holidays abroad and indoor dining on cards from July as Cabinet to discuss plans

Significant vaccine supply shortfalls not expected to affect pace of Ireland’s reopening

By Pat Leahy and Jennifer BrayFri May 28 2021 - 11:20

Tánaiste says thousands will attend trial sports events in June and July

Smaller outdoor events to return with up to 200 spectators

By Marie O'HalloranThu May 27 2021 - 19:11

O’Leary calls on Government to reopen UK travel immediately

Ryanair dismisses public health ‘scare stories’ about Indian variant

By Barry O'HalloranThu May 27 2021 - 17:50

Government will be fearful about recovery spending levels, says Harney

Potential for future interest rate rises will be a concern over longer term, conference told

By Mark HilliardThu May 27 2021 - 17:09

Fiscal council says pandemic welfare supports will be needed into 2022

Council claims Covid payments halved the contraction in the domestic economy

By Eoin Burke-KennedyThu May 27 2021 - 16:02

No 'dramatic changes': Withdrawal of Covid supports to be phased in from late in year

Government will outline plans to phase out payments from the fourth quarter

By Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray, Marie O'Halloran and Cliff TaylorThu May 27 2021 - 01:00

Two gardaí remain in hospital following west Dublin shooting

Man in custody after firing from home during armed siege at housing estate in west Dubli

By Jack Power, Conor Gallagher, Conor Lally and Marie O'HalloranWed May 26 2021 - 13:53

Varadkar suggests Green TD should contribute to CETA legal action costs if defeated

Irish ratification of the deal trade deal with Canada delayed to be scrutinised at committee

By Cormac McQuinnWed May 26 2021 - 13:09

Miriam Lord: A nation waits anxiously for Leaving Cert and digital green cert

Everyone poised to jet away for the Med just as soon as that vital paperwork comes through

By Miriam LordTue May 25 2021 - 22:26

Leo Varadkar: The 1921 Treaty shaped Irish politics for a century

We have been dealing with the consequences of partition ever since

By Leo VaradkarTue May 25 2021 - 06:00

Tánaiste wrote to Facebook about ‘stress’ concerns at service provider

Social media giant said it had a dedicated team of clinical and counselling psychologists available to work with content moderators

By Ken FoxeTue May 25 2021 - 05:05

Teaching the Treaty in the Junior Cycle history classroom

This critical year in our island's history will spark discussion and debate in the Junior Cycle history classroom

By Angela HanrattyTue May 25 2021 - 01:38

Pilots warn thousands of aviation jobs will be lost

Ialpa says the Government should adopt the EU digital Covid passport from July 1st as the technology needed is in place

By Barry O'HalloranMon May 24 2021 - 20:14

Poots argues for alternative post-Brexit checks regime

Incoming DUP leader suggests checks could be conducted away from Irish Sea and Border

By Brian HuttonSun May 23 2021 - 18:10

Up in the air: Pilots grounded by Covid-19 face a turbulent future

Hundreds of Irish pilots on minimal or no pay have been forced to look for low-paid jobs

By Simon CarswellSat May 22 2021 - 06:00

Legal abortion: Why are women still travelling to the UK every day?

Three years after Ireland vote, women are still being forced to travel to access terminations

By Lynn EnrightSat May 22 2021 - 06:00

Aviation interests let fly at Government over state of industry and lack of recovery plan

Blame for Aer Lingus closure at Shannon and the parlous state of the airline lies at Government’s doorstep

By Barry O'HalloranFri May 21 2021 - 05:05

TikTok launches tools to help SMEs to reach customers

Businesses will learn how to use TikTok to broaden their reach

By Ciara O'BrienThu May 20 2021 - 15:01

Travel rules bar aviation chief Willie Walsh from visiting home

Airline industry group head says State must open to vaccinated travellers

By Barry O'HalloranThu May 20 2021 - 13:10

Government planning move to curb short-term rentals

O’Brien says new rules for holiday lettings close to completion

By Jennifer BrayWed May 19 2021 - 21:50

Indoor dining in July and ‘close to normality by late summer’ - Varadkar

Government to look at proposals for holding live events with limited numbers attending

By Martin WallWed May 19 2021 - 13:11

Deirdre Conroy on course to be Fianna Fáil’s Dublin Bay South candidate

Byelection prompted by former Fine Gael minister Eoghan Murphy vacating the seat

By Cormac McQuinnWed May 19 2021 - 11:57

Will we be able to go abroad this summer? Here’s what we know right now

As EU countries agree to allow non-essential visits for fully vaccinated travellers, we look at what that means for travel to and from Ireland

By Conor PopeWed May 19 2021 - 06:10

Varadkar appealed directly to Facebook over content moderators

Tech giant was advised to liaise with bodies to resolve ongoing complaints from workers

By Charlie TaylorTue May 18 2021 - 18:25

Eligibility for small business assistance scheme extended

Supports are for businesses that are down 75% of turnover due to Covid-19 pandemic

By Colin GleesonTue May 18 2021 - 14:15

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