Noel Whelan: Varadkar regime returns an inconclusive verdict
Taoiseach is open and decisive, but has not yet proved he is a leader of substance
Noel Whelan: Varadkar reshuffle is one of the most startling ever
Contrary to media commentary, the Taoiseach may have overdone it in terms of changes
Varadkar’s election set to create more combative Dáil
Taoiseach to ‘call out’ left-wing parties while Opposition ready to challenge signalled shift to right
Leo Varadkar: ‘I was elected to lead but I promise to serve’
The Taoiseach promotes a new generation of Fine Gael as he reshuffles his Cabinet
International reaction to Varadkar’s election focuses on sexuality
Many international media outlets run with headline ‘Ireland’s first gay prime minister’
Can Leo Varadkar actually seize his opportunity?
It remains to be seen if the Taoiseach has the ability or temperament to achieve his goals
Leo Varadkar becomes youngest ever Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says Fine Gael leader’s views on most economic topics ‘right-wing’
Mary Mitchell O’Connor demoted in Leo Varadkar’s Cabinet
Flanagan and Coveney on the move with Murphy, Doherty and Ring new additions
Michael Lowry says spoke twice to Varadkar before backing him
Independent TD reacts sharply to Howlin demand that new Taoiseach end contact with him
Varadkar becomes Taoiseach: what’s happening and when?
Full schedule of events for new Taoiseach and new Cabinet
Cabinet reshuffle expected to have ‘some surprises’
Ministerial casualties not ruled out as Varadkar to make ‘conservative’ changes
Máire Whelan won trust of Fine Gael Ministers as AG
Tenure of outgoing attorney general, serving two governments, has not been without controversy
Leo Varadkar to vow to create ‘republic of opportunity’
Fine Gael TDs await incoming changes to ministries under new taoiseach
Enda Kenny, the nice guy who didn’t finish last
Miriam Lord: Would he well up? He didn’t, on this day every prime minister dreads
Leo Varadkar must adapt to succeed
If the new Taoiseach wishes to retain the sense that a new start is being made, he will need to create and sustain new ideas and approaches
Ross unhappy at way Máire Whelan elevated to Court of Appeal
Attorney General in line to take up post vacated by Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan
Enda Kenny to step down today after six years as Taoiseach
Minimal Cabinet reshuffle expected from Leo Varadkar as he prepares to take new role
Leo Varadkar set to spring a few surprises in first Dáil speech
New Fine Gael leader will set out his stall on Wednesday when he becomes taoiseach
Independent Alliance will support Varadkar for taoiseach
Group’s Ministers set to retain portfolios when ‘energetic’ Fine Gael leader takes charge
Varadkar’s deal with Independent TDs will be good for democracy
In our pluralist system anyone can run for the Dáil, regardless of resources
How to be taoiseach: A guide to Ireland's most powerful job
Leo Varadkar is about to take on a highly complex role that requires more than power
Pat Leahy: Varadkar’s reshuffle may lead to his first mistakes
Merging the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure could be the wrong move
Cabinet whip-round marks Enda and Noonan’s retirement
Taoiseach gets emotional at Farmleigh dinner suggested by Varadkar and Donohoe
FG’s ‘five-a-side’ team have graduated to Varadkar premiership
Group of TDs elected in 2011 seen as a thorn in side and nuisance by leadership
Noel Whelan: Varadkar’s reign will be fresh and dramatic
New Fine Gael leader’s quietness makes his meteoric ascent all the more remarkable
Taoiseach-in-waiting meets man waiting to be taoiseach
Latest round of negotiations shouldn’t be too taxing for newly installed FG chief
Stephen Collins: Varadkar cannot afford to drop veterans
Cabinet choices will inevitably provoke resentment among those who fail to make cut
Coveney ‘open to move’ from Department of Housing
Post of tánaiste and minister for foreign affairs possible options, says source
Independent Alliance says it wants more free votes as it meets Varadkar
Government TDs also want commitment to phase out USC ahead of vote for Taoiseach
Varadkar may have smaller majority as taoiseach than Kenny
Michael Fitzmaurice says he will vote against Varadkar while others are undecided
Kenny’s farewell US trip strikes right note at U2 gig
Bono alerts devoted fans to presence at Chicago concert of ‘chieftan of our country’
Varadkar unlikely to opt for radical Cabinet overhaul
Big question is what to do with Simon Harris, the Minister for Health who backed Coveney
Varadkar to announce several Cabinet changes
Jostling for position begins as Coveney expected to become next tánaiste
Independent Ministers to seek commitments from Varadkar
Stepaside Garda station and Beaumont Hospital A&E likely to feature in talks
Varadkar election a strange one for LGBT people
Conservative taoiseach-elect is evidence of how broad a church LGBT community is
‘Irish Times’ Letters from Leo: Varadkar gets it off his chest
From bin charges to Israeli policy: A selection of many missives from the new FG leader
A wake-up call to Leo: some of us don’t get up early in morning
Mr Varadkar wants to be a leader for goody-goody early risers. I’m going back to bed
Campaign for Leo: The inside story of how Varadkar beat Simon Coveney
Fine Gael’s new leader had been quietly preparing the ground for months
Pat Leahy: Power shifts to a new generation in Fine Gael
Varadkar faces a daunting task, working in a conditional, shallow, demanding time
'Prejudice has no hold in this Republic,' says new FG leader
Victorious Leo Varadkar says ‘torch of leadership passes to a new generation’
Leo spoke. And campaigners who’d stab their grannies for a vote misted over
Miriam Lord: His mum cried. His dad beamed. Ireland changed
Fine Gael chooses Varadkar’s tradition-shattering profile
Bulk of support came from elected members whose seats depend on attracting disillusioned voters
Is having a gay taoiseach a big deal for Ireland?
Varadkar will become the fourth openly gay head of government in modern European history
Immediate decisions required of incoming taoiseach
Brexit, Northern Ireland, pay talks and An Garda Síochána are key issues to tackle
Varadkar set to be ‘first openly gay Irish PM’, say world headlines
New leader of Fine Gael captures the attention of international media outlets
Inside Politics Podcast: Now we’ll see the real Varadkar
‘Irish Times’ politics team looks back on twists and turns in FG victor’s campaign
Lord Mayor pays tribute to Coveney following leadership battle
Des Cahill says Coveney did his native Cork proud by showing tremendous grit
Early general election will not be called, says Leo Varadkar
New FG leader says his victory shows Ireland does not discriminate on origin or identity
Coveney supporter says time will be required to heal divides wrought by contest
Jerry Buttimer says Coveney camp disappointed but wishes Varadkar well
Simon Coveney and the campaign to win grassroot hearts
Despite huge TD support for Leo Varadkar, Coveney surpassed himself at the hustings
Leo Varadkar’s Indian relatives express pride at his election
Family gather to watch son of an Indian immigrant become Fine Gael leader
Dublin West signals approval of Varadkar’s era
Locals believe newly elected Fine Gael leader will bring fresh political approach to arena
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