I'll believe it when I start seeing gardaí patrolling on ebikes https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/arrests-imminent-following-life-changing-attack-on-us-tourist-as-varadkar-vows-to-get-tough-on-thugs/a1070962087.html
#Varadkar #ToughOnCrime #WheresTheGarda

Probe under way into drone with 'Made in Ireland' stamp

The Irish Government is investigating reports that a russian drone was built using a part made in #Ireland, #Taoiseach #Varadkar has said in Kyiv

A component from the drone, known as a carburettor, which supplies spark-ignition engines with a mixture of fuel and air, was labelled as being made by Tillotson, an #American company that operates a factory in Tralee, Co Kerry

Read more here 📎 https://www.rte.ie/news/ukraine/2023/0719/1395425-leo-varadkar-ukraine-drone/

#Ukraine #SlavaUkraine

Taoiseach, Leo #Varadkar, announced an investigation into reports of components made in #Ireland found in Iranian-made drone used to attack a location in Mykolaiv, #Ukraine

The reports suggest that the component is made my #Taoglas, which makes attennae

Taoglas is a tenant in #DCU Alpha, Glasnevin

Taoglas may never, ever intend for their components be used to kill (if reports are true), but this is why #ArmsControl activists have for decades campaigned for controls on "dual use" components

President #Zelenskyy of #Ukraine met with #Taoiseach of #Ireland Leo #Varadkar, who arrived in #Kyiv on a visit

The Head of State noted that the Irish Taoiseach and his team had started their visit to Ukraine by visiting Moshchun, Bucha, Romanivskyi Bridge in Kyiv region and had seen the consequences of russian aggression with their own eyes.

The President expressed gratitude to all the people of Ireland for sheltering Ukrainians fleeing the war.

Read more here🔗 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-zustrivsya-z-premyer-ministrom-irlandiyi-84413

I have a suggestion: Taoiseach should try living in some of the refused accommodation - say two months each in six of the refused houses or apartments - randomly assigned to him - for a year
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/people-in-emergency-accommodation-refusing-multiple-offers-of-social-housing-contributing-to-housing-crisis-taoiseach/a1380190088.html
#Varadkar #emergency #accommodation

Poster of Taoiseach Leo #Varadkar burned on #loyalist bonfire in Tyrone
https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-flag-poster-varadkar-loyalist-bonfire-tyrone-6113754-Jul2023/
<< For his (with #RTE / #FG) attempts to embrace loyalist views?

No, #NI #bonfire builders don't give a damn about misguided #Irish middle-class delusions, or short-sighted trolling of SF. His image is simply being burnt as he represents Ireland.

Such hateful festivals will never moderate or compromise. They are the smouldering reminders of a long burnt-out imperialist worldview.

Now he tells us! #Varadkar #housing https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41143075.html

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0311/1361531-why-are-commercial-property-values-here-falling/ Think optimistically. What a great opportunity to convert office buildings in to much needed apartments. The housing crisis needs addressing. #rte #varadkar #focusireland

#RegnoUnito #NordIrlanda #UE #Brexit
Taoiseach Leo #Varadkar (#FG|EPP): "Penso che i colloqui sulla riforma del protocollo si stiano avvicinando a una conclusione. Certamente l'accordo non è ancora concluso, ma penso che ci stiamo avvicinando a una conclusione. C'è la possibilità di un accordo nei prossimi giorni, ma non è affatto garantito...C'è ancora un divario da colmare. È in corso un confronto tra il governo del Regno Unito e la Commissione europea."

@OsservatorioEsteri

President Zelensky addresses EU Parliament,meeting EU leaders,to press for longer range heavier weaponry, &progress EU accession. Ireland which declares itself as "Not politically neutral" on invasion of Ukraine uses "policy of military neutrality" to again not go beyond 'non-lethal aid'.Real dancing on the head of a pin contradictory stuff from coalition government.Non-lethal aid doesnt do much in a war for existence! #Varadkar #IrishGreenParty #Zelensky #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦 https://www.rte.ie/news/2023/0209/1355591-zelensky-ukraine-eu/

It is time to give something back to the people. Long overdue. Investment in housing and the ailing health service would be a good start. Scrap the ridiculous Social Charge and reduce personal taxes. #rte #varadkar #ireland. https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0130/1352659-cso-gpd-figures/

Scottish hospitals are almost full, says Nicola Sturgeon https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-64211393 we live in a mad world. In the UK the corrupt Tories have brought the country to near bankruptcy. In Ireland the tax windfall gives the government more than they could dream for but they refuse to use it to fix the broken health and housing crisis. Mad. #bbc #rte #Sunak #varadkar #Homeless #health #nhs #HSE

https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2023/0105/1345095-footage-hospital-trolleys/ Meanwhile Ireland is experiencing a major budget surplus following corporation tax changes. This windfall amounting to billions per year should be spent NOW on improving health services and housing. Now! #rte #varadkar #ireland

So no excuse to hold back on some serious investment in hospitals and housing. The so called windfall from corporation tax is permanent and recurring. No excuse whatsoever. #rte #varadkar https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0104/1344871-exchequer-collected-record-83-billion-in-tax-in-2022/

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2023/0104/1344787-hospital-overcrowding-ireland/ With all the inward investment in Ireland and consequent tax income, Ireland can afford to have one of the best hospital systems in Europe. Instead it has a 3rd world system. Use the 2.5% tax windfall to upgrade hospitals!!! Spend the Apple tax on housing and medical improvements for the people. #rte #bbc #varadkar

Propaganda only works when it is repeated endlessly.

Especially on social media.

Don't retweet/boost #Varadkar?

(SF won the last election by pop vote, FF/FG are terrified)
#sinnfein

@DrHaroldNews 8h
Leo #Varadkar warns a #sinnfein led government would mean ‘fewer jobs’ for Government advisors.
#fakenews

Leo Varadkar, the Workers' Defender 😂 https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2022/12/28/varadkar-not-hung-up-on-30-income-tax-rate/ #varadkar #tax

Love or hate politicians, the volume of people giving #Varadkar shite over the “5pm is dark” gaff have clearly never edited videos. You make do with what you have. Christ alive.

Leo Varadkar returns for a second term as Ireland’s prime minister, part of a job-sharing deal made by the country’s coalition government.

Varadkar was nominated to replace Micheál Martin in a planned handover during a special session of the Dáil, the lower house of parliament.

Martin has served as Ireland’s leader, or taoiseach, since an election in 2020 that produced a historic coalition between his Fianna Fáil party and Varadkar’s Fine Gael.

https://www.euronews.com/2022/12/17/leo-varadkar-becomes-irelands-pm-again-in-job-swap-deal

#Ireland #Varadkar