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Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
On The JournalFine Gael
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
On The Journallegacy
As Leo Varadkar waves goodbye to his time as Taoiseach, how will he be remembered?
From ‘welfare cheats’ to ‘bullet-proof’ backstops.
Rotunda HospitalStardust jury reminded of 'inferno' that developed at nightclub fire before deliberations
Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
On The JournalHistoric report
The Assisted Dying Committee released its landmark report backing new laws - here's why a split emerged
On The JournalLimerick
'The main thing is you’re going home': Kyle Hayes escaped jail after conviction for violent attack
Who will be Taoiseach?'I had my chance': Simon Coveney rules himself out of the running for FG leader
On The JournalOvercrowding
'One person on a trolley is too much' says HSE CEO as 638 patients currently waiting for a bed
On The JournalWest Cork
No drugs found as naval divers complete search of bay at centre of cocaine smuggling probe
Ten men – understood to be Irish, Serbian, Spanish and Dutch – were arrested by specialist gardaí near Skibbereen last Thursday.
On The JournalResignation
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
On The JournalMetrolink
'Impractical' to buy apartments earmarked for demolition before Metrolink plan approved
On The JournalMaking A Splash
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
Fine Gael
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
On The Journalgo
'Don't limp on': McDonald calls for general election in testy Dáil exchanges with Varadkar
On The JournalResignation
Tánaiste 'surprised' by Varadkar's resignation, says coalition Govt should go full-term
Committee reportAssisted dying should be made legal in Ireland, committee of TDs and senators say in landmark report
On The Journalprivacy breach
Private hospital in alleged Kate Middleton data breach says disciplinary steps will be taken
Posters at the ReadyOpposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
On The JournalNEW LEADER
Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
the morning lead
'A slap in the face': Mother and baby home survivors told they need photo ID to apply for redress
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said applicants who don’t have photo ID will be “treated empathetically and on a case-by-case basis”.
The Government's long-awaited redress scheme finally opens for applications today
Many elderly survivors do not have a passport, driving licence or Public Service Card
One man was told his mother cannot apply without photo ID, but he could apply on her behalf if she died
On The JournalCourts
Wicklow man who assaulted his partner in three-day ordeal handed seven-year prison term
Resignation
'I am no longer the best person for that job': Varadkar's emotional resignation speech, in full
“I have nothing else lined up or in mind,” the Taoiseach said.
On The Journalleo out
Leo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
On The JournalCourts
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes receives fully suspended sentences for violent disorder offences
Hayes has also been ordered to pay the victim €10,000 in compensation for injuries and loss of earnings due to these injuries.
Sinn Féin billFinance Department to raise concerns on Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill at Committee
