Leo Varadkar standing down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael Leader

Leo Varadkar standing down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader

Leo Varadkar is standing down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.

He will officially make the announcement outside Leinster House at 12 noon.

Mr Varadkar informed Government leaders of the move at Cabinet this morning.

That followed frantic meetings at government Buildings and intense speculation over Mr Varadkar’s future throughout the morning.

Government insiders have said they do not expect today’s announcement to trigger a general election.
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Credit to : Newstalk