Noel Whelan: Varadkar regime returns an inconclusive verdict
Taoiseach is open and decisive, but has not yet proved he is a leader of substance
Taoiseach is open and decisive, but has not yet proved he is a leader of substance
Contrary to media commentary, the Taoiseach may have overdone it in terms of changes
Taoiseach to ‘call out’ left-wing parties while Opposition ready to challenge signalled shift to right
The Taoiseach promotes a new generation of Fine Gael as he reshuffles his Cabinet
Many international media outlets run with headline ‘Ireland’s first gay prime minister’
It remains to be seen if the Taoiseach has the ability or temperament to achieve his goals
A who’s who of all the faces in new Taoiseach’s Cabinet
Micheál Martin says Fine Gael leader’s views on most economic topics ‘right-wing’
Flanagan and Coveney on the move with Murphy, Doherty and Ring new additions
Independent TD reacts sharply to Howlin demand that new Taoiseach end contact with him
Full schedule of events for new Taoiseach and new Cabinet
Ministerial casualties not ruled out as Varadkar to make ‘conservative’ changes
Tenure of outgoing attorney general, serving two governments, has not been without controversy
Miriam Lord: Would he well up? He didn’t, on this day every prime minister dreads
Fine Gael TDs await incoming changes to ministries under new taoiseach
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
Attorney General in line to take up post vacated by Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan
Minimal Cabinet reshuffle expected from Leo Varadkar as he prepares to take new role
New Fine Gael leader will set out his stall on Wednesday when he becomes taoiseach
Group’s Ministers set to retain portfolios when ‘energetic’ Fine Gael leader takes charge
In our pluralist system anyone can run for the Dáil, regardless of resources
Leo Varadkar is about to take on a highly complex role that requires more than power
Merging the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure could be the wrong move
Group of TDs elected in 2011 seen as a thorn in side and nuisance by leadership
Taoiseach gets emotional at Farmleigh dinner suggested by Varadkar and Donohoe
New Fine Gael leader’s quietness makes his meteoric ascent all the more remarkable
Cabinet choices will inevitably provoke resentment among those who fail to make cut
Latest round of negotiations shouldn’t be too taxing for newly installed FG chief
Post of tánaiste and minister for foreign affairs possible options, says source
Government TDs also want commitment to phase out USC ahead of vote for Taoiseach
Michael Fitzmaurice says he will vote against Varadkar while others are undecided
Bono alerts devoted fans to presence at Chicago concert of ‘chieftan of our country’
Stepaside Garda station and Beaumont Hospital A&E likely to feature in talks
Conservative taoiseach-elect is evidence of how broad a church LGBT community is
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