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Leo Varadkar’s Cabinet: Minister by Minister

Leo Varadkar’s Cabinet: Minister by Minister

A who’s who of all the faces in new Taoiseach’s Cabinet

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 22:38
Leo Varadkar sets down markers on which he will be judged

Leo Varadkar sets down markers on which he will be judged

Cabinet personnel largely unchanged but a younger Fine Gael generation steps forward

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 21:34
Leo Varadkar to vow to create ‘republic of opportunity’

Leo Varadkar to vow to create ‘republic of opportunity’

Fine Gael TDs await incoming changes to ministries under new taoiseach

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 01:00
Varadkar and Foster to meet amid nerves over Tory-DUP deal

Varadkar and Foster to meet amid nerves over Tory-DUP deal

Preparations in place for Friday meeting in Dublin with Stormont and Brexit on agenda

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 21:12
Politics in a fractured state as Enda Kenny departs

Politics in a fractured state as Enda Kenny departs

Overall, it’s hard to argue that Kenny hasn’t produced results for his people

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 19:12
Full transparency ‘essential’ in DUP deal with Conservatives

Full transparency ‘essential’ in DUP deal with Conservatives

Stick to Belfast Agreement as London, Stormont talks continue - Flanagan

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 01:00
Leo Varadkar's ‘rainy day fund’ doesn’t yet exist

Leo Varadkar's ‘rainy day fund’ doesn’t yet exist

New Fine Gael chief plans significant expansion in capital spending

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 19:52
How to be taoiseach: A guide to Ireland's most powerful job

How to be taoiseach: A guide to Ireland's most powerful job

Leo Varadkar is about to take on a highly complex role that requires more than power

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 05:00
Pat Leahy: Varadkar’s reshuffle may lead to his first mistakes

Pat Leahy: Varadkar’s reshuffle may lead to his first mistakes

Merging the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure could be the wrong move

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 03:00
Pat Leahy: What does the British result mean for Ireland?

Pat Leahy: What does the British result mean for Ireland?

Start date for Brexit negotiations with European Commission now in doubt

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 08:54
Varadkar says he plans to appoint ministers he can ‘trust’

Varadkar says he plans to appoint ministers he can ‘trust’

New Fine Gael leader declines to comment on rival’s request not to penalise opponents

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 13:38
'Prejudice has no hold in this Republic,' says new FG leader

'Prejudice has no hold in this Republic,' says new FG leader

Victorious Leo Varadkar says ‘torch of leadership passes to a new generation’

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 01:00
Pat Leahy: Power shifts to a new generation in Fine Gael

Pat Leahy: Power shifts to a new generation in Fine Gael

Varadkar faces a daunting task, working in a conditional, shallow, demanding time

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 01:00
Immediate decisions  required of incoming taoiseach

Immediate decisions required of incoming taoiseach

Brexit, Northern Ireland, pay talks and An Garda Síochána are key issues to tackle

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 00:00
FG leadership: Varadkar expected to win as voting closes today

FG leadership: Varadkar expected to win as voting closes today

Parliamentary party voting begins this morning with a result expected before 6pm

Fri Jun 02 2017 - 06:44
Varadkar and Coveney give final interviews ahead of result

Varadkar and Coveney give final interviews ahead of result

We sit down with Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 15:46
Simon Coveney: ‘If you don’t try to represent everybody, who do you exclude?’

Simon Coveney: ‘If you don’t try to represent everybody, who do you exclude?’

Coveney talks about Varadkar’s head start, careerist politicians and his inclusive outlook

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 01:00
Leo Varadkar: ‘FG should be a warm house for social conservatives’

Leo Varadkar: ‘FG should be a warm house for social conservatives’

Leadership candidate on his ‘right-wing’ image, abortion and Coveney’s values

Thu Jun 01 2017 - 01:00
New judges necessary as system ‘clogged up’ - Shane Ross

New judges necessary as system ‘clogged up’ - Shane Ross

Cabinet approves long-awaited Bill to reform judicial appointments

Wed May 31 2017 - 01:00
Fine Gael leadership rivals ramp up  criticism at final hustings

Fine Gael leadership rivals ramp up criticism at final hustings

Leo Varadkar has commanding lead over Simon Coveney as voting begins

Mon May 29 2017 - 01:06
FG and FF  insist recommendations on healthcare be amended

FG and FF insist recommendations on healthcare be amended

Committee calls for removal of private practice from public hospitals

Mon May 29 2017 - 01:00
Majority of voters believe Garda Commissioner should resign

Majority of voters believe Garda Commissioner should resign

‘Irish Times’/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll finds nearly 60% want Nóirín O’Sullivan to step down

Mon May 29 2017 - 01:00
Public unlikely to endorse assembly call for abortion on request

Public unlikely to endorse assembly call for abortion on request

Analysis: Deciding how much access there is to abortion is a fraught business for politicians

Sat May 27 2017 - 15:27
Omens not good for Fianna Fáil if Varadkar succeeds Kenny

Omens not good for Fianna Fáil if Varadkar succeeds Kenny

Pat Leahy: Fine Gael leadership front-runner sceptical of support deal

Sat May 27 2017 - 09:57
Opinion poll shows voters cautious on abortion

Opinion poll shows voters cautious on abortion

Most reject Citizens’ Assembly view that abortion on request should be available in the early stages of pregnancy

Sat May 27 2017 - 01:00
Fine Gael leads Fianna Fáil for first time since general election

Fine Gael leads Fianna Fáil for first time since general election

Enda Kenny’s 43% personal satisfaction rating is highest since 2011

Fri May 26 2017 - 06:58
Poll encouraging for Coveney - but Varadkar still holds all the aces

Poll encouraging for Coveney - but Varadkar still holds all the aces

Public’s political mood settled but that does not mean they are content

Fri May 26 2017 - 05:00
Poll shows Varadkar trails Coveney among Fine Gael voters

Poll shows Varadkar trails Coveney among Fine Gael voters

Opinion poll also reveals that FG ahead of FF for first time since the general election

Fri May 26 2017 - 05:00
Coveney  ‘deeply concerned’ at direction Varadkar would take FG

Coveney ‘deeply concerned’ at direction Varadkar would take FG

Varadkar says in trying to stand for everyone, the party risked standing for nothing

Thu May 25 2017 - 21:48
‘Irish Times’ poll: Voters prefer Simon Coveney to Leo Varadkar

‘Irish Times’ poll: Voters prefer Simon Coveney to Leo Varadkar

Minister for Housing holds lead among wider electorate and party members in Fine Gael leadership race

Thu May 25 2017 - 19:26
Poll a boost to Simon Coveney, but it would take a lot to derail Leo Varadkar

Poll a boost to Simon Coveney, but it would take a lot to derail Leo Varadkar

Figures undermine Dublin West TD’s claim that he is preferred by the public at large

Thu May 25 2017 - 19:26
Force companies to publish gender pay gap, Labour says

Force companies to publish gender pay gap, Labour says

Howlin says companies with more than 50 employees should publish all salaries

Wed May 24 2017 - 20:29
Government  to underwrite cost of Irish Rugby World Cup bid

Government to underwrite cost of Irish Rugby World Cup bid

Cabinet sanctions Irish campaign and agrees to pay €139m fee to tournament owners

Tue May 23 2017 - 20:50
Government appoints several judges with links to Fine Gael

Government appoints several judges with links to Fine Gael

Bill to reform the way judges are appointed will be approved next week, says Shane Ross

Tue May 23 2017 - 19:51
Policy documents show differences between  Fine Gael candidates

Policy documents show differences between Fine Gael candidates

Leo Varadkar’s policies more specific than Simon Coveney’s – with clear nod to election

Tue May 23 2017 - 01:00
Fine Gael leadership contenders trade blows over policies

Fine Gael leadership contenders trade blows over policies

Varadkar continues to build strong lead among party’s TDs, Senators and MEPs

Tue May 23 2017 - 01:00
Coveney suggests Varadkar  using ministerial job to canvass for leadership

Coveney suggests Varadkar using ministerial job to canvass for leadership

Varadkar says Government has to ‘hold the line’ on public sector pay

Mon May 22 2017 - 22:12
Varadkar best positioned in this anti-political age

Varadkar best positioned in this anti-political age

Appearing as candidate of change entails expectation that menu of change will follow

Sat May 20 2017 - 03:00
Varadkar on course for victory in Fine Gael leadership contest

Varadkar on course for victory in Fine Gael leadership contest

Defiant Simon Coveney vows to fight despite rival’s near-unassailable lead

Sat May 20 2017 - 01:00
Varadkar’s lead will change the nature of leadership campaign

Varadkar’s lead will change the nature of leadership campaign

Front-runner is now likely to be subjected to testing interrogation

Fri May 19 2017 - 20:14
Leo Varadkar has early momentum in leadership race

Leo Varadkar has early momentum in leadership race

On day one Simon Coveney lags behind as Fine Gael supporters show their loyalties

Fri May 19 2017 - 18:41
Michael Noonan set to trigger AIB flotation

Michael Noonan set to trigger AIB flotation

Floating of bailed-out State-owned bank may be Minister’s last key decision in official role

Thu May 18 2017 - 23:00
After emotional farewell, first phase of FG leadership fray  is crucial

After emotional farewell, first phase of FG leadership fray is crucial

Leo Varadkar will try to show in coming days the contest is over before it even begins

Thu May 18 2017 - 01:00
Fine Gael contest under way as  Enda Kenny steps aside

Fine Gael contest under way as Enda Kenny steps aside

Leo Varadkar ahead of Simon Coveney in survey of elected representatives

Thu May 18 2017 - 00:01
Enda Kenny:  Skilful creature of the old politics

Enda Kenny: Skilful creature of the old politics

Outgoing Taoiseach’s rare political instinct enabled him to rebuild Fine Gael, manage the State during crisis . . . and know when to let go

Wed May 17 2017 - 17:31
Taoiseach reflects on role and defends  governments’ record

Taoiseach reflects on role and defends governments’ record

Enda Kenny was speaking at launch of latest Irish Times Nealon’s Guide

Wed May 17 2017 - 09:12
Future of Healthcare committee to vote on public-private mix

Future of Healthcare committee to vote on public-private mix

Draft reports seek total ‘disentanglement’ of two systems, but FF-FG likely to resist

Wed May 17 2017 - 01:00
Post-Brexit customs checks might not be on actual Border

Post-Brexit customs checks might not be on actual Border

Revenue official says all trade transactions with Britain facing customs declarations

Tue May 16 2017 - 18:41
Enda Kenny holds centre stage in political theatre

Enda Kenny holds centre stage in political theatre

Inside Politics: Government in suspended animation amid speculation over departure plans of Fine Gael leader

Tue May 16 2017 - 08:36
Further delay on new judicial appointments Bill

Further delay on new judicial appointments Bill

Shane Ross says he has ‘no problem’ with repeated delays

Tue May 16 2017 - 01:00
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