https://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/letters-leo-varadkar-must-drop-the-bully-boy-stance-and-learn-some-humility/a718439072.html
Letters: Leo Varadkar must drop the bully-boy stance and learn some humility | Irish Independent
Apr 23, 2026 - The Marie Antoinette-like detachment, condescension and imprudence of Leo Varadkar’s remarks were dismaying to hear from a politician I long admired.
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https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/urban-economy-generates-most-of-the-tax-leo-varadkar-doubles-down-on-comments-about-rural-ireland/a670224012.html
‘Urban economy generates most of the tax’ – Leo Varadkar doubles down on comments about rural...
Apr 22, 2026 - Leo Varadkar is standing over his claim that rural Ireland is subsidised by the urban economy, but says he had no intention to cause offence or division with...
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https://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/letters-leo-varadkar-should-realise-that-the-country-would-come-to-a-halt-if-rural-ireland-shut-down/a1831074434.html
Letters: Leo Varadkar should realise that the country would come to a halt if rural Ireland shut...
Apr 21, 2026 - Leo Varadkar wasn’t entirely wrong with his comments on rural Ireland. Many smallholdings are unsustainable and wouldn’t survive without subsidies.
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https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/04/27/varadkar-is-rewriting-rule-book-on-how-former-taoisigh-act/
Leo Varadkar is seeking and gaining attention. But why? – The Irish Times
Apr 27, 2026 - While Leo Varadkar may have made the transition from public figure to private citizen himself, the public hasn’t
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