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Leo Varadkar attends what is likely to be his last Cabinet meeting
Leo Varadkar has said he is confident the country is in good hands before attending what is likely to be his last Cabinet meeting before he steps down as Taoiseach. Includes quotes from minister Heather Humphreys and incoming Taoiseach...
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New Fine Gael leader says relationship between coalition leaders is 'key to success and stability'
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said he will meet members of the parliamentary party to “take stock of where they are at”.
Mr Harris also said that the relationship between the three coalition leaders is the “key to the success...
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Junior Doctors in Wales strike in long-running dispute over pay and conditions
Interviews with Dr Oba Babs-Osibodu, co-chair of BMA Cymru Wales’ Junior Doctors Committee, and Deiniol Jones, a public health registrar, on a picket line outside University Hospital Wales in Cardiff as Junior Doctors walk out in a...
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New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris says it is time for the party to ‘reset’
Simon Harris has said it is the moment for Fine Gael to “reset” as he was confirmed as party leader – paving the way for him to become Ireland’s youngest premier.
The announcement was made in Athlone by the chairman of the party’s...
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press conference with new Fine Gael leader Simon Harris
Simon Harris speaks at a press conference after becoming the new Fine Gael leader.
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Simon Harris ‘honoured’ to become leader of Fine Gael in Ireland
Simon Harris speaks at a press conference after becoming the new Fine Gael leader.
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Simon Harris confirmed as new leader of Fine Gael - Full speech
Simon Harris has been confirmed as the new leader of Fine Gael – paving the way for him to become Ireland’s youngest premier.
The announcement was made in Athlone by the chairman of the party’s executive council, Willie Geraghty, after...
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Simon Harris: A savvy politician who has long eyed the role of Irish premier
After Leo Varadkar’s whirlwind resignation, Simon Harris is set to become the new leader of Fine Gael and Ireland’s next premier.
In a matter of hours, the Wicklow TD garnered a plethora of parliamentarians, MEPs and councillors to back...
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Simon Harris set to become Fine Gael leader as nominations close
Nominations have closed for the Fine Gael leadership contest with Simon Harris set to be confirmed as leader.
It is understood that the further and higher education minister is the only candidate.
This paves the way for Mr Harris to...
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Interview with farmer in Malawi on effects of climate change
Interview with farmer, Malita Mussa, a single mother-of-six who lives in the Machinga district in southern Malawi.
The agriculture-dominated country is threatened by an increase in extreme weather events, including cyclones.
Malita and...
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Protestors take to the streets in Ireland over the war in Gaza
Thousands of protestors have taken to the streets in Dublin, Ireland over the war in Gaza.
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McEntee hoping there will be a contest for the Fine Gael leadership
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said she hopes there will be a contest for the Fine Gael leadership.
Ms McEntee, who has ruled herself out of the running, said an election for the position would be beneficial for the party.
Fine...
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Irish PM and party leader - full speech
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has announced he is to step down as Taoiseach and as leader of his party, Fine Gael.
The announcement comes after a turbulent number of weeks for the Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Green Party coalition...
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Micheal Martin comments as Leo Varadkar announces his resignation - full speech
Deputy Irish premier Micheal Martin insisted the resignation of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar would not prompt an early general election.
While Mr Martin said he was surprised by Mr Varadkar’s announcement, he insisted that the three-party...
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Leo Varadkar stands down as Irish Premier
Irish Premier Leo Varadkar has announced he is to step down as Taoiseach and as leader of his party, Fine Gael.
The announcement comes after a turbulent number of weeks for the Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Green Party coalition...
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael party leader
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has announced he is to step down as Taoiseach and is resigning as leader of his party, Fine Gael.
Flanked by party colleagues, Mr Varadkar appeared emotional and said his resignation as Fine Gael leader was...
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Irish premier tells Biden: It is possible to be for Israel and for Palestine
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has told the US President it is possible “to be for Israel and for Palestine” during a speech at a White House event for St Patrick’s Day.
He said the Irish people are “deeply troubled” by what is happening in...
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks in Washington DC
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks in Washington DC. The Taoiseach was asked repeatedly about Israel and the war in Gaza. Mr Varadkar was also asked about the US and Irish tax rates.
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‘It’s a big happy party!’ – Thousands fill Dublin’s streets to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Excited children and fun-loving visitors thronged Dublin’s streets on Sunday to catch sight of Ireland’s energetic national St Patrick’s Day parade.
Attendees packed the city centre to the brim, wearing shamrock-shaped sunglasses, Irish...
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One big "happy" party, parade watchers in Dublin celebrate St Patrick's Day
People who travelled from Bolivia and California to see Ireland's national St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin say it is so popular abroad because it's one big "happy" party.
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People line the streets of Dublin to watch the St Patrick’s Day parade
Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of Dublin to watch the St Patrick’s Day parade.
Attendees wearing shamrock-shaped sunglasses, Irish jerseys and leprechaun hats thronged the streets of the Irish capital ahead of the...
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St Patrick’s Day parade in Belfast
Scenes from the St Patrick’s Day parade through Belfast city centre.
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is asked does he consider himself WOKE
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is asked does he consider himself WOKE while talking to the media in Washington DC
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Leo Varadkar speaking on the issues of migration
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking on the issues of Migration , Mass attendance and voting rights for Irish Citizens outside Balir House in Washington DC.