Following Enda Kenny’s resignation as Fine Gael leader, Varadkar took over — beating Simon Coveney on the way. He became the ...

Later, during the order of business, Pádraig Rice of the Social Democrats, who is the new chair of the Dáil health committee, ...

The former Taoiseach of Ireland has been trying his hand at many different things, at home and abroad, since announcing that ...

Leo Varadkar served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2024. He previously ...

When he was first elected taoiseach in June 2020 ... from a socially distanced President Michael D Higgins. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news ...

The new Pope Leo XIV has the best wishes of all Irish people, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Mr Martin said the election ...

Habemus Papam! Ireland's leaders have congratulated Pope Leo XIV, the predecessor of the late Pope Francis. Who is the new ...

Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon ... "We need to get back to a political pathway. "But first we need the violence to stop." He added: "I condemn the Houthi missile attack ...

The Taoiseach added ... justice and sustainable development for all.” Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has described the appointment of Pope Leo XIV as a “day ...

Taoiseach Mr Martin said ... as Pope Leo XIV assumes his role of spiritual leader. Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has described the appointment of Pope Leo XIV ...