Matthew Barrett

Irish people like it to be known that we are not overly impressed by fame

‘We’re asking you to keep the public health advice in mind, whatever your plans’

People were urged last week not to have picnics. This week’s advice is: ‘use your head’

Taoiseach rejoined medical register in March and is set to work one shift a week with HSE

Amnesty-led demonstration puts best foot forward – inspired by US LGBT activists

Taoiseach was not aware UFC fighter Conor McGregor was invited to walk in parade

Taoiseach tells Canadian PM there is ‘always more to do’ on social change

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Fine Gael’s new leader had been quietly preparing the ground for months

Varadkar will become the fourth openly gay head of government in modern European history

New FG leader says his victory shows Ireland does not discriminate on origin or identity

Often seen as guarded, Varadkar is much liked by the electorate and very ambitious