Leo Varadkar is to step down as Taoiseach and as leader of Fine Gael
Leo Varadkar is to step down as Taoiseach and as leader of Fine Gael
64west (20-03-24), AmorInfinito8 (20-03-24), EscortInspector (20-03-24), JustAnotherGuy (20-03-24), Ketchup2023 (20-03-24), mascol (20-03-24), MichelleFox (22-03-24), robbie9 (20-03-24), StevB (20-03-24), TonyB (20-03-24), WellDressed (20-03-24)
Thats a surprise. Hadn't heard any rumours of it happening. So who will be the new taoiseach? And the new fine gael leader too?
I wonder why?
I could give a paragraph to answering that easily, but I'm wondering how he realised it now.
WellDressed (20-03-24)
It couldn't happen any sooner. Gobshite
CraggyJack (21-03-24), MichelleFox (22-03-24), TonyB (20-03-24)
Silvergrey25 (20-03-24), TonyB (20-03-24)
Ivan Yeates was hinting at that on Newstalk this morning. I don't blame him. All politicians an theor families get dogs abuse now from trolls. It's not worth it. Get a better paid job in the private sector with no abuse or threats. That's what it has come to.
bmw528 (21-03-24), Ketchup2023 (20-03-24), Palatine (20-03-24), StevB (20-03-24)
Now confirmed.
Strange indeed. A man who reportedly wanted to be a politician all his life. Something we do not know yet going on?
"My reasons for stepping down are both personal and political ... I believe the re-election of this three party Government will be the right thing for the future of our country."
"After careful consideration, and some soul searching, I believe a new Taoiseach will be better placed than me to achieve that.
He added that "after seven years in office, I don't feel I'm the best person for that job anymore".
Very strange and unexpected.
Last edited by StevB; 20-03-24 at 13:23.
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