‘New chapter’ in Varadkar’s life as Ireland selects new premier
by Cillian Sherlock
Apr 09, 2024
3 minutes
Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate, Leo Varadkar has said in his final speech before the selection of a new Irish premier.
Mr Varadkar, who formally resigned as Taoiseach on Monday, was speaking in the Dail parliament before a vote to select a new leader of the Government.
Simon Harris, who succeeded Mr Varadkar as leader of the Fine Gael party following his shock resignation, is expected to be selected as the new Taoiseach.
Today is the beginning of a new era for my party, a new
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