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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Leo_VaradkarLeo Varadkar - Wikipedia

    Leo Eric Varadkar (/ v ə ˈ r æ d k ər / və-RAD-kər; born 18 January 1979) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 2017 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2024, as Tánaiste from 2020 to 2022, and as leader of Fine Gael from 2017 to 2024.

  2. edition.cnn.com › 2024/03/24 › europeLeo Varadkar: What was behind Irish PM’s shock resignation? | CNN

    Mar 24, 2024 · Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly announced last week that he was “no longer the best person” to lead his country.

  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Leo-VaradkarLeo Varadkar | Biography, Family, & Facts | Britannica

    May 31, 2024 · Leo Varadkar (born January 18, 1979, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish politician who became leader of the Fine Gael party and Ireland’s first openly gay taoiseach (prime minister) in June 2017. He served as taoiseach until June 2020 and returned to the post in December 2022.

  4. www.aljazeera.com › news › 2024/3/21Why has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister?

    Mar 21, 2024 · Leo Varadkar’s decision to step down as prime minister of Ireland was so surprising that, according to reports, not even colleagues from his centre-right party, Fine Gael, saw it coming.

  5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › world-europe-68616372Leo Varadkar: I am no longer best person to be Irish PM

    Mar 20, 2024 · Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar will step down as party leader immediately and will resign as taoiseach as soon as his Fine Gael successor is selected.

  6. apnews.com › article › irish-taoiseach-leo-varadkar-resigns-prime-minister-1af0cbeIrish PM Leo Varadkar says he's quitting as head of party,...

    Mar 20, 2024 · LONDON (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who made history as his country’s first gay and first biracial leader, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down for reasons that he said were both personal and political.

  7. www.cnn.com › 2024/03/20 › europeIrish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces surprise resignation

    Mar 20, 2024 · Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his resignation, citing “personal and political, but mainly political reasons” in a surprise move. Flanked by colleagues outside government...

  8. www.bbc.com › news › liveLeo Varadkar steps down as taoiseach for 'personal and political...

    Mar 20, 2024 · Leo Varadkar is resigning as taoiseach (Irish prime minister) and Fine Gael leader after a turbulent number of weeks for his party. He says his decision to step down is for both "personal and...

  9. www.nytimes.com › 2024/03/20 › worldIreland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, Resigns - The New York...

    Mar 20, 2024 · Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s barrier-breaking leader, said on Wednesday that he would resign, days after a double referendum in which voters rejected constitutional changes his government...

  10. www.irishtimes.com › politics › 2024/03/20Coveney rules out succeeding Varadkar after Taoiseach stands down...

    Mar 20, 2024 · Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has stood down as leader of Fine Gael, effective today, Wednesday. It is expected that nominations for the leadership of Fine Gael will open tonight. He will remain...