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Taoiseach: Ireland will be ‘stretched’ on Ukrainian refugee accommodation

Micheal Martin, speaking in Helsinki, admitted that Ireland will face challenges housing refugees set to arrive into the country.

The Independent UK

Russian plea for help as Irish embassy faces fuel shortage

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said, while he does not have sympathy for the situation, there are rules for hosting international diplomats.

The Independent UK

Rise in inflation will impact Ireland for years to come, Tanaiste says

Leo Varadkar said the cost of living pressures stem from an international crisis.

The Independent UK

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Covid Ireland: Leo Varadkar says people under 55 with symptoms don't need a PCR or antigen test

It comes as the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan has been asked to review whether people who are Covid positive need to isolate for seven days or if the isolation period can be shortened.

Irish Mirror

Ireland Covid news: Seven-day isolation rule could be reduced

The Chief Medical Officer will make recommendations to the Health Minister after his review has concluded

Dublin Live

RTE Prime Time viewers told by Leo Varadkar that face masks will not be made mandatory again

The Tanaiste confirmed the government would not be mandating any new public health restrictions including masks

Dublin Live

All Irish workers will be entitled to sick pay later this year regardless of illness

“It will be available to all workers, regardless of their illness.”

Irish Mirror

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Are more Covid lockdowns and restrictions coming for Ireland and the world? Everything we know as experts worry

Immunology experts, the WHO and government leaders have all voiced concern in recent days about the Covid surge

Irish Mirror

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar tests positive for Covid-19 and has 'mild' symptoms

"The Tánaiste is self-isolating due to a positive antigen test. He had tested negative yesterday in Brussels"

Irish Mirror

RTE Liveline listeners hear Michael Healy-Rae defending 'airy fairies' comments to Leo Varadkar

The Kerry TD had a furious row in the Dail with Tanaiste Leo Varadkar on Tuesday

Dublin Live

Ukraine president to address Irish parliament

Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted an invitation to address the Oireachtas on April 6.

The Independent UK

Leo Varadkar insists Ireland will not turn Covid restrictions 'on and off'

Leo Varadkar said any advice about additional public health measures being rolled out would have to come from the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan

Irish Mirror

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar and partner sign up to host Ukrainian family after moving media images of war

Tanaiste said he and his partner Matt have room in their new house and are happy to help war refugees

Dublin Live

Government to start moving Ukrainian refugees in with Irish families

Around 20,000 offers of accommodation have been pledged by Irish people, including from Tanaiste Leo Varadkar.

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Dublin Live

President Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina to pay tribute to Covid victims at memorial service

Those attending the ceremony will include Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, party leaders, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland and frontline workers from across the country

Irish Mirror

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar suggests Government will look at reducing duties on fuel and energy supplies to help with inflation amid 'concern'

'We’ll have to give further consideration to any further actions that we may take but we do need to bear in mind that the underlying cost of energy, coal, petrol, diesel, or home heating oil isn’t something that we can control'

The Independent UK

Expulsion of Russian ambassador has not been ruled out, Varadkar says

Sinn Fein has called on the Irish Government to expel Yuri Filatov from the country following the invasion of Ukraine.

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar says Vladimir Putin is a 'bad man' but didn't think he would be 'Hitler of the 21st century'

The Tanaiste said that it has been known for "a long time" that Putin is a "bad man"

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Ireland's relationship with Russia: Billions worth of trade, possible sanctions and fraught diplomatic history

The impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine puts billions worth of trade between Ireland and Russia at risk, with Tanaiste Leo Varadkar saying that the Irish government will “support whatever sanctions are necessary”

Irish Mirror

Ireland not 'neutral' on Ukraine-Russia crisis, says Tanaiste Leo Varadkar

Mr Varadkar said that Ireland would back tough new sanctions on Russia

The Independent UK

Ireland will not be ‘selfish’ on Russia sanctions – Varadkar

Irish politicians on Thursday urged the Government to respond strongly to the crisis in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ireland prepares to drop mandatory mask-wearing rules

The Irish Cabinet met on Tuesday morning to approve the recommendation from senior health officials.

Irish Mirror

Government urged to 'get money into people's hands now' as cost of living soars

'Workers and families need targeted support and they need that support now'

Irish Mirror

Government considering 'hardship fund' to help with rising cost of living

The Irish Mirror understands that officials in Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys’ Department are looking at a 'hardship fund' which would help low income families. And a possible extension of the fuel allowance season is also being considered.

Irish Mirror

Latest Champagne party revelation 'blows open Government claim it was an impromptu event'

Speaking in the Dail on Thursday, Deputy leader of Sinn Fein, Pearse Doherty asked Tanaiste Leo Varadkar if he now accepts an external investigation should happen.

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