英语词汇“taoiseach”造句子简单的方法、技巧、例句及翻译-英语例句辞典

Future taoiseach Charles Haughey, then minister for justice, asks Lieutenant Albert Ryan of the directorate of intelligence to deal with the matter "out of the public gaze". Thrillers – review roundup 2013-02-22T09:01:00Z

After Irish voters rejected the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum, Hitler became the taoiseach, Brian Cowen, ranting about the venality and incompetence of his advisers and the stupidity of the electorate. Will this be the Downfall of remix culture? Don't bet on it 2010-04-29T11:13:00Z

He is not reassured by the presence of a group of Irish soldiers just outside the gates to the estate, under the command of Major de Valera, the taoiseach’s son. An Irish Refuge for Two Royal British Sisters 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z

And there is no love lost between Winston Churchill and the Irish taoiseach, Eamon de Valera, who has refused to breach Ireland’s neutrality by allowing the Allies access to the country’s deep-sea ports. An Irish Refuge for Two Royal British Sisters 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach offered his condolences to the families and friends of those killed, as well as the wider community of Clonmel. Clonmel: Vigil held after four young people killed in crash 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z

The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs asked if the taoiseach, Ireland's prime minister, could visit and Linfield happily agreed - a sign of changing times if ever there was one. Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth? 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach said an agreement could come within days but this was "by no means guaranteed" as negotiators still had a gap to close. Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z

The UK and the European Union are "inching towards a conclusion" on a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, the Irish taoiseach has said. NI Protocol talks 'inching towards conclusion' 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z

However, he added that he appreciated the opportunity to meet both the taoiseach and the Labour leader. Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above 'Brexit purity cult' 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z

It will be his first visit as taoiseach to Northern Ireland since taking over the job again in December. Protocol row at centre of political talks in NI 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z

And so Leo Varadkar became the first taoiseach to visit Windsor Park. Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth? 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z

Mr Varadkar became PM, or taoiseach, for the second time last month. Brexit: Mistakes were made on all sides, says Leo Varadkar 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z

But that was rejected by taoiseach Bertie Ahern on the grounds that the Irish government saw no equivalence between the two events. Irish state papers: Ahern rejected Trimble's Irish arms inquiry request 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z

Then, as prime minister, or taoiseach, Mr. Varadkar oversaw another referendum — and another cultural watershed in a country long a stronghold of Roman Catholic doctrine — this time to legalize abortion. Once a Figurehead of Change, Ireland’s Returning Leader Has Lots to Prove 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z

When Leo Varadkar first became taoiseach in 2017, he was seen internationally as a symbol of a new and much changed Ireland. Leo Varadkar to become taoiseach as Micheál Martin steps down 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z

Ian Paisley MP accused the taoiseach of having a "big mouth". Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth? 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z

"I especially pay tribute to his contribution as a member of the Irish government's expert advisory group on centenary commemorations," the taoiseach said. Éamon Phoenix: Historian, author and broadcaster dies 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z

After his meeting with the taoiseach he was confident that "with goodwill and pragmatism" a breakthrough can happen on the protocol. NI Protocol: UK-Irish relations have improved significantly - Irish PM 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z

"I don't think we can have a taoiseach in this country who is unable to say that the killing of innocent children, guards, prison officers, members of Defence Forces, is not a crime," he added. Leo Varadkar rules out Sinn Féin coalition after leader's IRA remark 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z

A former minister for health, Mr Martin's time as taoiseach has been dominated by Covid, the war in Ukraine and the stand-off between the European Union and the UK over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Leo Varadkar to become taoiseach as Micheál Martin steps down 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z

But that will require a big move by the DUP, whose dilemma is brought into sharp focus by the taoiseach's comments about Plan B. Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth? 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z

It is expected that the taoiseach's meeting with the prime minister on Thursday will cover the issue of progress in the Protocol negotiations and the latest developments around the Stormont impasse. Rishi Sunak set to meet Irish PM amid Stormont stalemate 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z

Speaking on the BBC's Sunday Morning programme, the taoiseach added that the legislation was unacceptable and represented "unilateralism of the worst kind". Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z

Sir Jeffrey said his party was "happy to engage with the taoiseach regarding the protocol and how our two countries operate on matters of mutual concern". Brexit: Irish PM Micheál Martin to hold NI Protocol talks in Belfast 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach said he set out in clear terms his "serious concerns" about any unilateral move by London. DUP: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson refuses to commit to assembly speaker election 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z

The NI secretary and taoiseach have urged the parties to form an executive as soon as possible. NI election results 2022: Sinn Féin 'will be back at Stormont on Monday' 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z

“We’re very, very sad that on St. Patrick’s Day, the taoiseach has this diagnosis,” she said at her indoor news conference, where she removed her mask to speak and take questions. With a flurry of high-profile coronavirus cases, Washington is again on edge 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach had been due to receive an international leadership award at the event. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach will be leading the city's parade to mark the event on Sunday, which will pay tribute to the role played by Irish people in London during the Covid-19 pandemic. Brexit: Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discuss NI Protocol 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z

On Sunday he will lay a wreath at a memorial service in Derry - the first serving taoiseach to do so. Bloody Sunday: David Cameron wanted 'no doubt' over apology 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z

There had been speculation that closing time would be brought forward to 11:30 local time but the taoiseach confirmed that would remain at midnight. Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z

Mr Martin has visited Northern Ireland several times since he became taoiseach in the summer of 2020. Brexit: Mícheál Martin visits Belfast ahead of protocol talks 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z

He said the taoiseach had re-tested out of an "abundance of caution" and added that he was in "good form" but very disappointed. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach welcomed the ongoing engagement between the UK and the European Union on the issue. Brexit: Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discuss NI Protocol 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z

He wants Dublin and, by extension, Brussels, to change course on the protocol - a request the taoiseach has heard before and repeatedly rejected. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Micheál Martin to meet in Dublin 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach described the emergence of the Omicron variant in South Africa as a "cause for concern" and disappointing "twist" in the pandemic. Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach hailed France as Ireland’s “now nearest neighbor within the European Union,” following the U.K.’s departure from the trading bloc. France’s Macron pushes global tax deal on visit to Ireland 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z

"It is a sad thing which I have to do which is to deliver the taoiseach's speech on his behalf," he said. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

Making the certificate available to Irish passport holders in Northern Ireland was discussed by the taoiseach and other ministers last week. Covid-19: No EU vaccine certificate for Irish passport holders in NI 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z

"I do not blame the current taoiseach for that, I blame the past taoiseach," Mr Poots said. Edwin Poots defends DUP strategy after Peter Robinson criticism 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z

In his address to the nation on Friday night, the taoiseach acknowledged there had been problems with some Covid policies. Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach said he believed the early signs were that unionists were going to work with the protocol in a pragmatic way. Brexit: Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach was due to hold talks with President Biden and take part in the traditional shamrock handover ceremony in the Oval Office. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach said misrepresentations of the NI Protocol were damaging the economy across the island of Ireland. Michael Martin: 'Using Brexit to create dispute causes harm' 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z

To start St. Patrick’s Day, Biden attended St. Patrick’s Church near his home in Wilmington, Del., before flying back to Washington for virtual meetings with Ireland’s taoiseach, or prime minister, Micheál Martin. Irish humor, Irish temper: How Biden’s identity shapes his political image 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z

And two days ago police launched an investigation into graffiti in south Belfast threatening the former taoiseach of Ireland Leo Varadkar if he “set foot in Ulster”. Northern Ireland Brexit port staff removed amid fears for their safety 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z

In response, the taoiseach said any opposition to the protocol must be "peaceful and democratic". Brexit: Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z

It's not often a taoiseach upstages a US president, but that's what happened last night. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

Mr Trump met the new taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at the White House's St Patrick's Day celebrations in March 2018, saying the two had "become friends - fast friends - over a short period of time". US election 2020: What has Trump said about your country? 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach, who normally comes to Washington for a festive day filled with pageantry, said Biden’s election filled Ireland with pride. Irish humor, Irish temper: How Biden’s identity shapes his political image 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach, Micheál Martin, said central to discussions about moving to level 5 was looking at the wider implications for the economy. Irish government rejects return to full coronavirus lockdown 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach refused to put any timescale on the holding of a border poll but indicated that he expected a completely different political dispensation on the island in another hundred years' time. Brexit: Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z

We have been told that the taoiseach is in good spirits, and the latest indication from his team was that "not in person" options were being explored for the ceremony. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach said he and Mr Johnson agreed to create new structures to ensure co-operation between the Republic and the UK after Brexit. NI centenary should be handled 'sensitively' - PM 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z

Speaking on BBC NI's Sunday Politics programme, Mr Martin said he will play his role as taoiseach "down the middle". Fianna Fáil and SDLP ties 'will continue to grow' 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z

In his first interview with BBC Northern Ireland's Sunday Politics since becoming taoiseach last month, Mr Martin said he believed travel off the island of Ireland at this time was "problematic". Irish PM 'concerned about GB-Ireland travel' 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z

Under the plan approved by the parties’ memberships, Martin became taoiseach, or prime minister. Ireland’s Micheal Martin to lead historic Irish coalition 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z

Mr Martin is expected to be taoiseach for two and a half years and then hand the job over to Leo Varadkar, the Fine Gael leader and current caretaker taoiseach. Martin to become Irish PM after parties back deal 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z

The most recent Dublin administration, led by outgoing caretaker taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his deputy, Simon Coveney, played a key role in helping to restore the political institutions in Northern Ireland in January. Where does NI sit in Irish draft government plan? 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z

A couple of days later, I paused outside two teenagers’ bedrooms and instead of the usual clatter of memes I heard them, each on their devices, listening to the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, address the nation. Overcoming fears, discovering nature ... what I have learned from lockdown 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z

On Friday the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar said people should stay at home for two weeks, until 12 April, in a significant tightening of curbs on social and commercial life. Conor McGregor calls on military to help enforce Ireland's coronavirus lockdown 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said on Friday evening that from midnight people should stay at home for two weeks, until 12 April, in a significant tightening of curbs on social and commercial life. 'Stay home': Varadkar announces sweeping two-week lockdown 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z

Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, also closed all schools and colleges, and banned indoor gatherings of 100 people or more and outdoor gatherings of 500 or more. Coronavirus: EU states take radical steps to stem spread 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z

Four attempts were made to elect a taoiseach last Thursday, with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald receiving the most votes. Varadkar and Martin in first post-election meeting 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z

Fine Gael, the ruling party of taoiseach Leo Varadkar, won 35. Micheál Martin faces a battle of conscience to form Irish government 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z

The Irish parliament is headed for deadlock over a new taoiseach after meeting for the first time since the 8 February election. Irish parliament set for stalemate in attempt to form new government 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z

When TDs turn their attention to electing a taoiseach, the three biggest parties - Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and Fine Gael - are expected to nominate their leaders. Dáil returns to vote for new speaker and taoiseach 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z

The new parliament is due to meet on Thursday and will vote on nominees for a taoiseach. Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil coalition unthinkable, says Sinn Féin leader 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z

On Thursday afternoon, Sinn Féin will seek to elect Mrs McDonald as taoiseach of a left-wing government that excludes both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Is love in the air for Ireland's politicians? 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z

Last week, parliament met to try – in vain – to elect a new taoiseach. Micheál Martin faces a battle of conscience to form Irish government 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z

No nominee was expected to win a majority in votes in Dáil Éireann on Thursday evening, turning Leo Varadkar, the outgoing taoiseach, into a caretaker leader. Irish parliament set for stalemate in attempt to form new government 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z

A debate on the merit of each candidate for taoiseach will be followed by a vote. Dáil returns to vote for new speaker and taoiseach 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z

The former taoiseach Bertie Ahern, the ultimate pragmatist, is surely right to suggest that there will now be a vote within the next five years. Sinn Féin’s success makes the breakup of the UK more likely | Martin Kettle 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z

He will continue as acting taoiseach until a deal is agreed for a new government - effectively in office but without power. Who will be the next Irish prime minister? 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z

Varadkar resigned as taoiseach and will continue as caretaker while parties resume trying to form a government – a process expected to last weeks, possibly months. Micheál Martin faces a battle of conscience to form Irish government 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z

Several left wing parties said they would support McDonald for taoiseach, underlining their preference for a left wing rainbow coalition. Irish parliament set for stalemate in attempt to form new government 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z

"I may well be the next taoiseach," she added. Irish parties turn focus towards government 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z

“I may well be the next taoiseach, yes,” she said. 'We needed to get the muppets out': voters on backing Sinn Féin 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z

But Fianna Fáil may oust Martin if he does not become taoiseach. Irish general election: everything you need to know 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z

The leader of Fianna Fáil is the party leader best positioned to wrangle a government and emerge as taoiseach. Micheál Martin faces a battle of conscience to form Irish government 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach said he was "not really" disappointed that he did not top the poll in his own constituency. Irish election count continues as Sinn Féin surges 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z

The exit poll showed support for Fine Gael, which won 25.5% in the last election, sliding but not collapsing, giving Varadkar a chance of hanging on as taoiseach. Ireland general election: Sinn Féin surges to 22% in exit poll 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z

A shock opinion poll last week put Sinn Féin ahead of both Fine Gael, the ruling party of taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and Fianna Fáil, the main opposition party. 'It's a sea change': Sinn Féin dares to dream on election day 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z

On Friday Leo Varadkar played down predictions that his time as taoiseach was about to end amid big losses for his ruling Fine Gael party, saying the election was “wide open”. Ireland election: polls open with Sinn Féin poised to play key role 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z

The election is Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar's first as taoiseach. Voting to begin in Irish general election 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z

“We’re in so much a better place now than we were then,” said the prime minister, called the taoiseach in Irish. Ahead of Irish election, Leo Varadkar is struggling, while Sinn Féin surges 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z

Mr. Varadkar’s cool, disciplined manner did not prevent him from becoming the youngest taoiseach in Irish history, at the age of 38. For the Irish, Varadkar May Have Won Brexit, but He Lost the War at Home 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z

It was the most electric moment of a debate in which Leo Varadkar, the taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, and Micheál Martin, the leader of Fianna Fáil, tried to dent Sinn Féin’s surge in popularity. Calls for Sinn Féin minister to be sacked over Paul Quinn comments 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach also cited Sinn Féin’s opposition to a special criminal court, which sits without juries and focuses on terrorism and organised crime. Irish parties under pressure to consider Sinn Féin coalition 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said: “History will remember Seamus as an architect of the Good Friday agreement, a committed peace builder and a tireless champion of an inclusive Ireland.” Seamus Mallon, architect of Good Friday agreement, dies aged 83 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach added: "I always felt removing uncertainty around Brexit was one of the crucial ingredients that is required to get the parties together again." Varadkar calls for 'level playing field' on Brexit 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z

The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, hinted at private assurances from Johnson that he would sign up to EU standards in order to secure a trade deal. Brexit: EU leaders hopeful of softer exit after Johnson landslide 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z

The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said the agreement would allow the UK to leave the EU in an “orderly way”. EU leaders give Brexit deal cautious approval but foresee obstacles 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z

In a combative BBC interview the taoiseach talked up Ireland’s ability to harness EU solidarity and to face down British policymakers, whom he accused of not understanding Ireland. Irish parties under pressure to consider Sinn Féin coalition 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z

Speaking in Dublin, the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has said he is still positive that a breakthrough can be found after his meeting with Boris Johnson yesterday. Brexit: EU27 gives green light for talks to move to key 'tunnel' phase – live news 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z

However, yesterday, when the Irish taoiseach and the UK prime minister met they both saw for the first time a pathway to a deal. Make new offer today or 'no more chances', Tusk tells Johnson 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z

I understand the taoiseach and the prime minister's one-on-one meeting lasted for at least half of the three hours they were together, before officials joined them. 'Constructive' - but Brexit talks still 'tentative' 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z

Much of the focus is now on Johnson’s expected meeting with the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, on Thursday, with Barclay expected to meet Barnier for a working lunch in Brussels on the same day. Brexit talks in Brussels between EU and the UK come to a halt 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z

The prime minister spoke to the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, on the phone after a stormy 24 hours of briefing and counter-briefing, as concerns about his tactics were even raised in Johnson’s cabinet. Boris Johnson's Brexit deal appears doomed as deadline looms 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z

On Tuesday, Johnson spoke to the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in a 40 minute call and agreed to meet later this week in what will be seen as a last-ditch chance to find a deal. EU may offer to extend deadline for Brexit deal to summer 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach said that Friday would be a reasonable deadline for new proposals, but that it was not his job to set one and he did not want to set a false deadline. Brexit deal still possible, says Varadkar 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z

“Both the president and the taoiseach agreed that they would be in favour of the UK publishing the legal text of their proposal,” a statement from the commission said. EU calls on Boris Johnson to publish Brexit plan in full 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z

The EU position, restated by Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, in a press conference on Monday, is that the basic provisions of May’s deal would survive even a no-deal scenario. Johnson can’t escape the clutches of May’s zombie Brexit deal | Rafael Behr 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z

That posed logistical challenges, as the resort is 180 miles away from Dublin, where Pence met the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar. Donald Trump says he had 'nothing to do' with Pence's stay at his Irish golf club 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach invited Mr Johnson to Dublin two months ago, shortly after he was installed in Downing Street, to discuss Brexit. Boris Johnson and Irish PM set for Dublin meeting 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z

Mr Johnson's meeting in Dublin will be his first with the Irish taoiseach since he became prime minister. MPs to hold 'last chance' vote on early election 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z

The Irish Times columnist Miriam Lord responded to a tense meeting between the vice-president and the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in which Pence urged the republic to protect the “United Kingdom’s sovereignty”. Mike Pence accused of humiliating hosts in Ireland: 'He shat on the carpet' 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z

The prime minister is due to meet the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, on Monday in Dublin, where he will expand on the approach. Brexit minister complains EU has offered no solutions to Irish backstop 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach made the remark at a press conference in Dublin with US Vice-President Mike Pence, who is on a two-day visit. Ireland must stand its ground on Brexit - Varadkar 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z

The letter emerged after Johnson spent almost an hour on a phone call to the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, which ended in stalemate. Brexit: EU unconvinced by Johnson's fresh bid to remove backstop 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z

Johnson is also expected to speak to Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, before the summit. Boris Johnson 'confident' EU will back down in Brexit talks 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z

The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said the situation was “every family’s worst nightmare”. Nora Quoirin: postmortem to be carried out after missing girl's body found 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z

This is the taoiseach's second visit to Northern Ireland in four days, when he took part in Belfast's Pride parade for the first time. 'No deal can still be avoided' - Irish PM 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z

On Tuesday, Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, told Johnson the backstop could not be removed from the UK withdrawal agreement. Brexit: mess with Good Friday and we’ll block UK trade deal, US politicians warn 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach leads a minority government that is dependent on the support of the main opposition party in a confidence and supply arrangement. Dublin dismisses backstop pressure 'codswallop' 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach restated the need for both governments to be "fully committed" to the Good Friday Agreement and restoring the institutions. Leo Varadkar invites PM to Dublin for Brexit chat 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z

Yesterday Johnson was criticised for not already have spoken to the taoiseach. Boris Johnson warned no deal Brexit could lead to farmers blocking roads in protest - live news 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z

Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, quipped as he arrived at the summit: “It’s quicker to elect the pope very often than it is to fill these particular positions.” Merkel-Macron meeting fails to resolve row over EU leadership 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, last seen mixing with the Trump administration on American soil when he pointedly introduced his fit doctor boyfriend to anti-LGBT deputy president, Mike Pence, played another blinder. Pity Ireland: the next page of the Trump family album | Hannah Jane Parkinson 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z

Trump, sitting next to a visibly uncomfortable taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, waded into the Brexit debate minutes after Air Force One touched down at Shannon airport on Wednesday afternoon. Donald Trump likens Irish border issue to wall between US and Mexico 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z

Nothing on his agenda with the taoiseach stands out so far, but as with all events related to Donald Trump, it is better to expect the unexpected. Trump in first Irish trip as US president 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z

Last Friday an taoiseach told the MacGill summer school that the government would have to consider a forum on Irish unity in the event of a no deal Brexit. Boris Johnson warned no deal Brexit could lead to farmers blocking roads in protest - live news 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z

The possibility of the UK leaving the European Union blared like an air-raid siren in Government Buildings, the quadrangle of Portland stone and Wicklow granite in central Dublin that houses the taoiseach’s office. How the Irish backstop emerged as May's Brexit nemesis 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z

That being said, a former taoiseach told BBC News NI that while he believes personal relations with unionists remain positive, Brexit has had "inevitable consequences" on political relationships. Are Irish-unionist relations fractured? 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z

The chancellor was speaking after meeting the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and a group of people from Northern Ireland and the border area who told of lives and livelihoods lost during the Troubles. Angela Merkel promises support for avoiding hard border in Ireland 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z

Speaking ahead of Mrs Merkel's visit to Dublin, the taoiseach said she was "a strong and unwavering ally of Ireland". Merkel to visit Dublin for Brexit talks 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z

Confirming the summits with the EU’s two key leaders, the taoiseach said in a statement: Brexit: May at risk of fresh defeat as MPs debate withdrawal agreement for third time - live news 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z

The new taoiseach wanted a “win”, said one Fine Gael party colleague, and squeezing the Brits proved popular. How the Irish backstop emerged as May's Brexit nemesis 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z

"So my job as taoiseach is to ensure we limit any damage to Ireland as a consequence of Brexit." Varadkar will 'work with whoever is PM' 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z

Donohoe said the taoiseach Leo Varadkar had made it clear Ireland “would provide generous response” but that London needed to spell out what it wanted from any extension. Brexit: May scrambles to get support for her deal ahead of vote next week - Politics live 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z

Leo Varadkar, the taoiseach, is insisting on the backstop – an insurance policy to avoid a hard border – which may doom Theresa May’s chance of wrangling EU concessions over the withdrawal agreement. ‘Brexit, schmexit. Stay for the craic’: rugby calms rancour 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z

McEntee appeared on Today just hours after the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, raised the prospect of police or soldiers being deployed on the border with Northern Ireland in the event of no deal. Ireland dismisses suggestion it should quit EU and join UK 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z

“Those two corporals were among the worst things in my life,” Thatcher told the taoiseach. Newly declassified files show Thatcher's gloom over Irish border 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z

While in opposition, Mr Haughey had opposed the 1985 treaty that aimed to help bring an end to the Troubles, but he worked with it when he became taoiseach in 1987. Testy exchanges between UK and Irish PMs 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z

Mr Varadkar, the taoiseach, has said it is not possible to renegotiate the backstop without "opening up all aspects" of the Brexit agreement. Irish PM 'playing a game' with backstop 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z

Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, who spoke to May on Sunday, said such a clarification of the EU’s intentions would be possible, but pointed to the lack of substance to such an offer. Desperate Theresa May reveals her Brexit plan B: buy more time 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z

The then taoiseach declared it “an Irish solution to an Irish problem”. What will the pope have to say now that Ireland’s dirty secrets are out? | Susan McKay 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z

Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, has said he will not skirt over issues concerning abuse and human rights when he meets the pope. Arrival of Pope Francis in Ireland brings 'mixed emotions' 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z

"These are things which happen within Northern Ireland where your security forces operate," said the taoiseach. Testy exchanges between UK and Irish PMs 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z

Ireland’s taoiseach, or prime minister, Leo Varadkar – an openly gay man of Indian heritage who was born the same year as the last papal visit – embodies the profound changes in the country. Dublin awaits Pope Francis with mixture of pride and pain 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z

The campaign was criticised by Leo Varadkar, the taoiseach, who said denying people who wanted to attend the mass the chance of getting tickets was “petty and mean-spirited”. Say Nope to the Pope: Irish snap up tickets to see pontiff – with no plan to go 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z

After Brexit, the rights they think are guaranteed by the “regulatory alignment” – which Theresa May sold to Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar – will disappear. How did Trump go from bad joke to good bloke in the UK press? 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z

Mr Trump met the new taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at the White House's St Patrick's Day celebrations in March, saying the two had "become friends — fast friends — over a short period of time." What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z

Ireland plans to open new diplomatic missions in the US and bolster existing missions as part of a plan announced by the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, to double the country’s global footprint by 2025. Brexit will strengthen Ireland-US relations, says Irish ambassador 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach made his comment on Good Morning Ulster ahead of his visit to Northern Ireland on Friday. Varadkar: NI border poll a 'bad idea' 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z

The Irish taoiseach will legalise abortion after last week’s referendum but Theresa May says there are no such plans for the north. Wednesday briefing: North Korea and US back on speaking terms 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z

Speaking on Saturday, the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said he hoped the law would be changed before the end of the year. Ireland to start abortion law reform after historic vote 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z

The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, whosupported the change and called the referendum a once-in-a-generation chance, said earlier on Friday that he was “quietly confident” that the high turnout was a good sign. First exit poll suggests Ireland has voted to relax abortion laws 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z

Politicians are campaigning personally; the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has described abortion in Ireland as “unsafe, unregulated and unlawful”. What you need to know: the Irish abortion referendum explained 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z

Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s taoiseach, has warned that the referendum is a “once in a generation decision”. Close result expected in Ireland's abortion referendum 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z

The referendum will be one of the toughest tests faced by the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, since he came to power a year ago. Irish abortion vote: expats on both sides of issue prepare to head home 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z

The peer sent a tweet referring to the taoiseach as a "typical Indian" which he acknowledged later was a mistake. Five complaints over Kilclooney tweet 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z

A year later, Leo Varadkar, who was a number of firsts rolled into one, became taoiseach. Ireland’s abortion referendum: ‘It’s painful and it’s personal’ 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach was reacting to reports that this was one idea being considered by the UK government. Irish PM rules out 'pre-register' border 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z

And the final word goes to Rosie, whose tweet stretches beyond the pancake to the taoiseach's choice of kitchenalia, and expresses a profound sense of disappointment and gloom. Scandal of Irish PM's transparent pancake 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z

A spokesman for Leo Varadkar said the taoiseach would use his visit to "assess the state of play" and "encourage the parties to reach an agreement". May and Varadkar head to Stormont for talks 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z

It stated that UVF paramilitaries had been supplied with details that would have compromised the taoiseach's personal security, including aerial photographs of his family homes, his cars and his private yacht. 1987 papers reveal 'plot to kill Irish PM' 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z

With all schools and colleges closed and the transport system virtually halted, the taoiseach said it was the worst storm to hit Ireland in 50 years. Storm Ophelia: woman dies as Irish PM urges people to stay indoors 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z

At a subsequent press conference, the taoiseach was expecting a grilling on Brexit but found that journalists were more interested in his sweaty gym gear. Scandal of Irish PM's transparent pancake 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z

A Former Irish taoiseach did not want the bodies of three IRA members shot dead by the SAS in Gibraltar to be taken home through the Republic of Ireland, newly disclosed British papers reveal. Haughey did not want IRA bodies in Dublin - BBC News 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z

Mr Trudeau said he shared his perspective with the taoiseach that reproductive rights were human rights. Leo Varadkar and Justin Trudeau take part in Montreal Pride Parade - BBC News 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z

The hostess later posted what she called a "painfully awkward pic" taken with the taoiseach. Leo Varadkar: Irish student fails to recognise taoiseach - BBC News 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z

The DUPleader, Arlene Foster, described the comments as “not helpful” and said she was looking forward to meeting the taoiseach to discuss a number of issues. Irish taoiseach: Brexit is 'challenge of our generation' 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z

Leo Varadkar has already ensured his first trip over the border as taoiseach will be one to remember. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar set for first official Northern Ireland visit - BBC News 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach's first idea, the official revealed, was that, rather than the charter firm with which the victims' families were negotiating, the RAF might fly the bodies direct to Belfast. Haughey did not want IRA bodies in Dublin - BBC News 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z

Foster, whose party is strongly opposed to same-sex marriage, said the taoiseach was “perfectly entitled” to attend the event. Irish PM 'disrespectful' for hoping Brexit will not happen, says DUP 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z

There was a new taoiseach in Dublin - Bertie Ahern - and peace talks were now being shaped without IRA arms decommissioning as a precondition. IRA ceasefire 20 years on: Internal battles, peace talks, new hope - BBC News 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z

Trump was also criticised for commenting on the appearance of a female Irish reporter as he spoke to the Irish taoiseach on the phone in the Oval Office. Tracking Trump: healthcare, travel ban, blackmail – oh my! 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z

On Saturday, Mr Varadkar, who is the Republic of Ireland's first openly gay taoiseach, will attend a breakfast event as part of Belfast's gay pride festival. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar set for first official Northern Ireland visit - BBC News 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach is set to use his first meeting with the prime minister to raise a series of concerns on Brexit. Leo Varadkar to meet Theresa May in Downing St - BBC News 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z

The countries were two of the British Empire's most turbulent territories, but until the last few years, no-one thought they would be united in the person of the taoiseach. How Ireland's new Prime Minister Leo Varadkar embodies social change - BBC News 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z

Mr Kenny was the longest serving Fine Gael taoiseach and the first to serve two terms. Leo Varadkar elected as Republic of Ireland's taoiseach - BBC News 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z

Before becoming taoiseach this Wednesday Vradkar says his top priority beyond the Brexit negotiations is to see a restoration of power sharing government in Northern Ireland. Election 2017: Theresa May says Tories will work with DUP to proceed with Brexit - live 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z

Leo Varadkar will be the first openly gay taoiseach, as the prime minister is called, and at 38, the youngest. Paris Agreement, C.I.A., Warriors: Your Friday Evening Briefing 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z

As party leader, Varadkar is expected to become the new prime minister — also known as the taoiseach — when Parliament votes on the matter within a few days. Ireland's Leo Varadkar moves a step closer to becoming prime minister 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z

Leo Varadkar, a doctor and Ireland’s minister for social protection, may be close to becoming the country’s next prime minister, also known as the taoiseach. Ireland appears close to its first openly gay prime minister and the first of South Asian descent 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z

Mr Varadkar not only takes over the role of taoiseach, but also its main challenges, including the implications of Brexit on Ireland and the collapse of devolved government in Northern Ireland. Leo Varadkar elected as Republic of Ireland's taoiseach - BBC News 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z

Mr Kenny leaves the Fine Gael leadership as the party's most successful taoiseach. Fine Gael ministers set to bid to succeed Enda Kenny - BBC News 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z

With polls showing that a majority of voters in Northern Ireland want to stay part of the UK, the Irish taoiseach, Enda Kenny, said the clause was not about triggering a poll. EU tells May: give our citizens their rights or no trade talks 2017-04-29T04:00:00Z

Last weekend, a national assembly set up by the taoiseach, Enda Kenny, to debate access to abortion in Ireland announced its results. Irish people have dared to speak on abortion. Our government must listen | Grainne Maguire 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z

The surgeons came and asked me questions like, "Who is the taoiseach?" The jockey who raced again after reading his own obituary - BBC News 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z

Mr Varadkar was elected as taoiseach by 57 votes to 50, with 47 members of parliament abstaining from the vote. Leo Varadkar elected as Republic of Ireland's taoiseach - BBC News 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z

He said the next opportunity for the Dáil to vote on a new taoiseach would be Tuesday 13 June. Fine Gael ministers set to bid to succeed Enda Kenny - BBC News 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z

The suggestion by the Irish taoiseach, Enda Kenny, that the parties might be given an extra week to continue the negotiations, Donaldson said, was a possibility as “flexibility is built into the system”. Martin McGuinness death: Northern Ireland power-sharing talks continue 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z

Tell me more: Trump bravely pronounced “taoiseach” and called Kenny “my new friend”. Round by round: what Angela Merkel can learn from other leaders' Trump sparring 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z

Despite the gaffe Kenny is still expected to retire after six years as taoiseach and Fine Gael chief possibly after Easter. Irish PM in U-turn over 'racist and dangerous' Donald Trump 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z

When Irish taoiseach Enda Kenny was asked if he was similarly shocked, he answered: “Absolutely. To think you pass by the location on so many occasions over the years.” The Catholic church is ‘shocked’ at the hundreds of children buried at Tuam. Really? | Emer O’Toole 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z

This was the prime minister’s third meeting with the taoiseach since entering 10 Downing Street . Brexit: Irish taoiseach spells out fears over 'hard border' with north 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z

In December the taoiseach, Enda Kenny, rejected a call from the House of Lords for the EU to allow a bilateral deal between Dublin and Brussels because of the unique dangers. Ireland should not rule out leaving EU, says ex-diplomat 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z

Although the taoiseach remained silent, the country's health minister Simon Harris publicly acknowledged the journey and thanked the women "for telling the story of reality which faces many." #TwoWomenTravel - Live-tweeting an abortion - BBC News 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z

Some sources in Fianna Fáil say the party must insist that any Fine Gael minority government will only get its critical support minus Kenny as leader and taoiseach. Ireland still without government after third failure to pick taoiseach 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z

It is even likely he will still be caretaker taoiseach at the time of the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising on 27 March. Irish election: Dáil meets but no sign of new taoiseach - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach told the press conference that “a close and friction-free economic and trading relationship” between the two countries was “in our very best interests”. Brexit: Irish taoiseach spells out fears over 'hard border' with north 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z

But Mary Joyce, another resident of Kenny’s hometown, said the prime minister — known in Ireland as the taoiseach — inherited a mess and should be commended for the progress made during his five years in office. A century after rebellion, Ireland's leaders face another angry electorate 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z

If the pollsters are correct, Enda Kenny, the current taoiseach, will take the salute as thousands of troops file past the GPO. Ireland prepares to mark Easter Rising centenary amid fears old tensions may resurface 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z

The taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has suggested there will be a free vote in the next Irish parliament, or Dáil, to allow for a referendum on the 8th amendment to the Irish constitution. Pro-choice Irish women go public on being 'exiled' by need for an abortion 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z

On the two previous occasions no taoiseach was elected, in 1989 and 1992, the first meeting of the Dáil was adjourned, more than once, to allow negotiations on the formation of a government. Irish election: Dáil meets but no sign of new taoiseach - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z

Related: Why I’m tweeting the taoiseach my periods | Grainne Maguire “It impedes and disregards sound medical judgment and can undermine the professional duty of care and confidentiality that doctors bear towards their patients.” Doctors from 44 countries call on Ireland to relax abortion laws 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z

A technician was called and the taoiseach and his colleagues were freed after a few minutes. Enda Kenny stuck in a lift while touring new food plant - BBC News 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach’s views are seriously out of step with the majority of voters in this country. Irish stars call for abortion reform 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z

However, his tenure as prime minister, or taoiseach, from 1992 to 1994 was one of the briefest in the history of the state, as he led two successive, fragile governments. Albert Reynolds, Ex-Prime Minister of Ireland, Dies at 81 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

Then TDs will get down to the election of a taoiseach. Irish election: Dáil meets but no sign of new taoiseach - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z

His support was rewarded when, after Haughey became taoiseach, Reynolds was made minister for post and telegraphs and later minister for transport. Obituary: Albert Reynolds 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

On Monday, the first day of his visit, the taoiseach was the guest of honour at a civic reception in Manchester, where he officially opened phase one of the new . UK-Irish relations 'all time high' 2014-03-11T21:23:13Z

The paper made the mistake when it referred to Ireland's taoiseach in a tribute to the late poet Seamus Heaney.It was broccoli. 52 weeks 52 questions, part three 2013-12-20T14:53:09Z

Why should the taoiseach be able to just nominate people into power? Pressure to abolish Ireland's senate 2013-10-02T10:43:44Z

With the house heavily split among parties, there is no expectation of there being a taoiseach or a government formed by the end of Thursday. Irish election: Dáil meets but no sign of new taoiseach - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z

Albert Reynolds was a self-made businessman who rose to become Ireland's eighth prime minister, or taoiseach. Obituary: Albert Reynolds 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

Speaking in the Dail the taoiseach said he was considering a second referendum that would grant the state more power to hold searching inquiries. Anglo Irish Bank scandal: 'we are offended' says German politician 2013-06-26T16:39:08Z

Enda Kenny, the taoiseach, said: 'I understand the rage and the anger of so many people who have been affected by all of this.' Ireland's rage over Anglo-Irish rescue revelations is justified – Enda Kenny 2013-06-24T21:11:26Z

Eleven of the 60 senators are appointed by the taoiseach. Pressure to abolish Ireland's senate 2013-10-02T10:43:44Z

The taoiseach predicted that the deal to lower Ireland's bank debt would enable the country to restore economic sovereignty through the exiting IMF/ECB/EU bailout. Ireland secures deal to reduce Anglo Irish Bank debt repayments 2013-02-07T20:11:36Z

Reynolds, who had also failed to get the backing of the Irish President, Mary Robinson, resigned as taoiseach but remained a member of the Dail. Obituary: Albert Reynolds 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z

The taoiseach promised that claims an Irish meat supplier was involved would be investigated both by the Department of Agriculture and the police. Horse DNA found in Northern Ireland cold store 'came from Irish supplier' 2013-02-05T16:16:14Z

Speaking in Dublin on Monday afternoon, the taoiseach said he was constrained in what he could say about the Anglo Irish Bank as a result of the continuing Garda Siochana criminal investigation into it. Ireland's rage over Anglo-Irish rescue revelations is justified – Enda Kenny 2013-06-24T21:11:26Z

The Irish government, and in particular the taoiseach, Enda Kenny, have consistently claimed that fellow EU states, notably Germany, have promised funds to reduce the costs of repaying the so-called Anglo "promissory notes". Ireland is moving towards economic strength, says jobs minister 2013-01-03T18:14:29Z

The taoiseach predicted the cut in bank debt payments would bolster global confidence in Ireland. Ireland secures deal to reduce Anglo Irish Bank debt repayments 2013-02-07T20:11:36Z

"It is also seen as appropriate that the taoiseach be in Enniskillen on the 25th anniversary of the terrible atrocity that took place at a remembrance ceremony." Irish PM in Enniskillen ceremony 2012-11-11T09:28:24Z

When asked about the prospect of an all-Ireland football team following Thursday night's disappointing result for the Republic, the taoiseach, speaking in a personal capacity, said he was a big supporter of the idea. McGuinness drops Queen visit hint 2012-06-15T16:43:38Z

Dr Martin said he was "impressed by the emotion that the taoiseach brought into this". Martin 'shame' at church failures 2011-07-21T07:08:30Z

However, unionists, who today speak warmly of the former taoiseach, were outraged. Garret Fitzgerald 2011-05-19T12:20:22Z

Still, the new taoiseach is holding his ground and highly unlikely to concede on the corporate tax. Irish civil servants get day off for King 2011-03-22T09:59:57Z

The man who will be taoiseach, Enda Kenny, said all the right things on Saturday night after his party secured its place in government in one of Ireland's most historic elections. Irish mortgage arrears hit new highs 2011-02-28T12:42:00Z

The bookies' and pollsters' favourite to become taoiseach on 25 February relayed his belief that the interest Ireland is paying on loans related to the IMF/European Central Bank bailout is too high. Ireland will not give up low tax regime, Enda Kenny tells Angela Merkel 2011-02-14T18:09:03Z

The result will be that after lengthy, detailed negotiations between the new right-left coalition partners, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny will become prime minister, or taoiseach as it is called in Ireland. Moving on 2011-02-01T07:00:39Z

In the next election, in 1981, he became taoiseach of a minority government but continued to hold the portfolio for Northern Ireland. Garret Fitzgerald 2011-05-19T12:20:22Z

Going by tweets, shameless is less depressing And here's a youtube video for the weekend - former taoiseach Bertie Ahern, widely considered as the architect of the financial crisis, heckled by members of the public. ECB says Ireland can't renegotiate bailout 2011-01-28T10:55:39Z

Brian Cowen, the taoiseach, is expected to dissolve the Dáil soon after the finance bill is passed, with a general election to be held within 18-25 days, excluding Sundays and holidays. Ireland's finance minister secures deal to pass austerity bill 2011-01-24T22:16:04Z

Now he says he will continue as taoiseach even though the government may only be days away from dissolution. Green party minister: why we pulled the plug 2011-01-24T09:42:44Z

The opposition parties have threatened votes of no confidence in both the Irish prime minister, or taoiseach, and his government this week. Fog clouds the Dail 2011-01-23T19:37:29Z

His public declaration for the taoiseach on RTE lunchtime radio on Tuesday surprised many. Fianna F?il's fall from grace 2011-01-19T13:20:42Z

"As taoiseach my total focus must remain with discharging my duties to the people," he said. Irish challenger has 'no support' 2011-01-17T10:11:40Z

There were reports at the Dáil that a motion of no confidence against the taoiseach may be tabled by backbenchers at a crunch meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party this afternoon. Brian Cowen in 'back me or sack me' challenge to Fianna F?il backbenchers 2011-01-13T15:54:04Z

But it's going to be a long, hard haul back to prosperity for whoever succeeds Cowen as Ireland's taoiseach. The Irish want to punish builders, bankers and politicians. On Tuesday, they'll get an austerity budget 2010-12-05T00:06:00Z

The taoiseach was also resisting demands from some of his backbenchers that he step down now. Irish prime minister expected to get austerity budget through 2010-11-23T19:20:00Z

Now his long career in politics, which reached its zenith when he succeeded Bertie Ahern as taoiseach, is going to end in ignominious failure. Brian Cowen heads for an ignominious end 2010-11-23T16:00:00Z

The taoiseach added that the national interest had sometimes to take precedence over political or personal concerns. Cowen fights to save fragile coalition amid calls for snap election 2010-11-22T21:01:00Z

One Fianna Fáil source said today that Cowen was already considering standing down as Fianna Fáil leader at the weekend but remaining as taoiseach until the Dáil dissolved and a general election was called. Brian Cowen in 'back me or sack me' challenge to Fianna F?il backbenchers 2011-01-13T15:54:04Z

The defiant taoiseach told reporters assembled on the steps on Ireland's parliament building that "we have got to get this budget passed". ?90bn Irish bailout ends in turmoil ? now Europe fears crisis will spread 2010-11-22T21:16:00Z

"There is no question, the characterisation of clinging to office being my motivation, that is not my motivation," the taoiseach told the Irish parliament. Irish prime minister expected to get austerity budget through 2010-11-23T19:20:00Z

Embattled taoiseach Brian Cowen was left insisting that there was "no need for Irish people to be ashamed" as he opened the country's books to international observers. From defiance to capitulation: six days that humbled Ireland 2010-11-21T00:12:00Z

With the IMF and the European Central Bank in Dublin, pressure had been mounting on Cowen to step down as taoiseach, sources in the ruling Fianna Fáil party said. Cowen fights to save fragile coalition amid calls for snap election 2010-11-22T21:01:00Z

This image of Ireland is testament to just how chronic the taoiseach is. Ireland is losing the propaganda war 2010-11-19T09:47:00Z

He accused the taoiseach and his coalition government of laying waste to the economy. Brian Cowen resists calls for resignation over Irish debt crisis 2010-11-19T14:42:00Z

The prime minister and the taoiseach talk regularly by phone and were pleased to have the opportunity to meet face-to-face, he said. 2010-01-24T18:28:00Z

It is understood the taoiseach was taken by surprise over the Green's exit strategy. Cowen fights to save fragile coalition amid calls for snap election 2010-11-22T21:01:00Z

单词	taoiseach
例句	taoiseach Future taoiseach Charles Haughey, then minister for justice, asks Lieutenant Albert Ryan of the directorate of intelligence to deal with the matter "out of the public gaze". Thrillers – review roundup 2013-02-22T09:01:00Z After Irish voters rejected the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum, Hitler became the taoiseach, Brian Cowen, ranting about the venality and incompetence of his advisers and the stupidity of the electorate. Will this be the Downfall of remix culture? Don't bet on it 2010-04-29T11:13:00Z He is not reassured by the presence of a group of Irish soldiers just outside the gates to the estate, under the command of Major de Valera, the taoiseach’s son. An Irish Refuge for Two Royal British Sisters 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z And there is no love lost between Winston Churchill and the Irish taoiseach, Eamon de Valera, who has refused to breach Ireland’s neutrality by allowing the Allies access to the country’s deep-sea ports. An Irish Refuge for Two Royal British Sisters 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z The taoiseach offered his condolences to the families and friends of those killed, as well as the wider community of Clonmel. Clonmel: Vigil held after four young people killed in crash 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs asked if the taoiseach, Ireland's prime minister, could visit and Linfield happily agreed - a sign of changing times if ever there was one. Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth? 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The taoiseach said an agreement could come within days but this was "by no means guaranteed" as negotiators still had a gap to close. Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z The UK and the European Union are "inching towards a conclusion" on a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, the Irish taoiseach has said. NI Protocol talks 'inching towards conclusion' 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z However, he added that he appreciated the opportunity to meet both the taoiseach and the Labour leader. Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above 'Brexit purity cult' 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z It will be his first visit as taoiseach to Northern Ireland since taking over the job again in December. Protocol row at centre of political talks in NI 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z And so Leo Varadkar became the first taoiseach to visit Windsor Park. Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth? 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Mr Varadkar became PM, or taoiseach, for the second time last month. Brexit: Mistakes were made on all sides, says Leo Varadkar 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z But that was rejected by taoiseach Bertie Ahern on the grounds that the Irish government saw no equivalence between the two events. Irish state papers: Ahern rejected Trimble's Irish arms inquiry request 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z Then, as prime minister, or taoiseach, Mr. Varadkar oversaw another referendum — and another cultural watershed in a country long a stronghold of Roman Catholic doctrine — this time to legalize abortion. Once a Figurehead of Change, Ireland’s Returning Leader Has Lots to Prove 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z When Leo Varadkar first became taoiseach in 2017, he was seen internationally as a symbol of a new and much changed Ireland. Leo Varadkar to become taoiseach as Micheál Martin steps down 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Ian Paisley MP accused the taoiseach of having a "big mouth". Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth? 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z "I especially pay tribute to his contribution as a member of the Irish government's expert advisory group on centenary commemorations," the taoiseach said. Éamon Phoenix: Historian, author and broadcaster dies 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z After his meeting with the taoiseach he was confident that "with goodwill and pragmatism" a breakthrough can happen on the protocol. NI Protocol: UK-Irish relations have improved significantly - Irish PM 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z "I don't think we can have a taoiseach in this country who is unable to say that the killing of innocent children, guards, prison officers, members of Defence Forces, is not a crime," he added. Leo Varadkar rules out Sinn Féin coalition after leader's IRA remark 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z A former minister for health, Mr Martin's time as taoiseach has been dominated by Covid, the war in Ukraine and the stand-off between the European Union and the UK over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Leo Varadkar to become taoiseach as Micheál Martin steps down 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z But that will require a big move by the DUP, whose dilemma is brought into sharp focus by the taoiseach's comments about Plan B. Varadkar - Blues brother or big mouth? 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z It is expected that the taoiseach's meeting with the prime minister on Thursday will cover the issue of progress in the Protocol negotiations and the latest developments around the Stormont impasse. Rishi Sunak set to meet Irish PM amid Stormont stalemate 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Speaking on the BBC's Sunday Morning programme, the taoiseach added that the legislation was unacceptable and represented "unilateralism of the worst kind". Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Sir Jeffrey said his party was "happy to engage with the taoiseach regarding the protocol and how our two countries operate on matters of mutual concern". Brexit: Irish PM Micheál Martin to hold NI Protocol talks in Belfast 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The taoiseach said he set out in clear terms his "serious concerns" about any unilateral move by London. DUP: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson refuses to commit to assembly speaker election 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z The NI secretary and taoiseach have urged the parties to form an executive as soon as possible. NI election results 2022: Sinn Féin 'will be back at Stormont on Monday' 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z “We’re very, very sad that on St. Patrick’s Day, the taoiseach has this diagnosis,” she said at her indoor news conference, where she removed her mask to speak and take questions. With a flurry of high-profile coronavirus cases, Washington is again on edge 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The taoiseach had been due to receive an international leadership award at the event. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The taoiseach will be leading the city's parade to mark the event on Sunday, which will pay tribute to the role played by Irish people in London during the Covid-19 pandemic. Brexit: Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discuss NI Protocol 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z On Sunday he will lay a wreath at a memorial service in Derry - the first serving taoiseach to do so. Bloody Sunday: David Cameron wanted 'no doubt' over apology 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z There had been speculation that closing time would be brought forward to 11:30 local time but the taoiseach confirmed that would remain at midnight. Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Mr Martin has visited Northern Ireland several times since he became taoiseach in the summer of 2020. Brexit: Mícheál Martin visits Belfast ahead of protocol talks 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z He said the taoiseach had re-tested out of an "abundance of caution" and added that he was in "good form" but very disappointed. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The taoiseach welcomed the ongoing engagement between the UK and the European Union on the issue. Brexit: Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discuss NI Protocol 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z He wants Dublin and, by extension, Brussels, to change course on the protocol - a request the taoiseach has heard before and repeatedly rejected. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Micheál Martin to meet in Dublin 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z The taoiseach described the emergence of the Omicron variant in South Africa as a "cause for concern" and disappointing "twist" in the pandemic. Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z The taoiseach hailed France as Ireland’s “now nearest neighbor within the European Union,” following the U.K.’s departure from the trading bloc. France’s Macron pushes global tax deal on visit to Ireland 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z "It is a sad thing which I have to do which is to deliver the taoiseach's speech on his behalf," he said. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Making the certificate available to Irish passport holders in Northern Ireland was discussed by the taoiseach and other ministers last week. Covid-19: No EU vaccine certificate for Irish passport holders in NI 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z "I do not blame the current taoiseach for that, I blame the past taoiseach," Mr Poots said. Edwin Poots defends DUP strategy after Peter Robinson criticism 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z In his address to the nation on Friday night, the taoiseach acknowledged there had been problems with some Covid policies. Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z The taoiseach said he believed the early signs were that unionists were going to work with the protocol in a pragmatic way. Brexit: Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z The taoiseach was due to hold talks with President Biden and take part in the traditional shamrock handover ceremony in the Oval Office. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The taoiseach said misrepresentations of the NI Protocol were damaging the economy across the island of Ireland. Michael Martin: 'Using Brexit to create dispute causes harm' 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z To start St. Patrick’s Day, Biden attended St. Patrick’s Church near his home in Wilmington, Del., before flying back to Washington for virtual meetings with Ireland’s taoiseach, or prime minister, Micheál Martin. Irish humor, Irish temper: How Biden’s identity shapes his political image 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z And two days ago police launched an investigation into graffiti in south Belfast threatening the former taoiseach of Ireland Leo Varadkar if he “set foot in Ulster”. Northern Ireland Brexit port staff removed amid fears for their safety 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z In response, the taoiseach said any opposition to the protocol must be "peaceful and democratic". Brexit: Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z It's not often a taoiseach upstages a US president, but that's what happened last night. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Mr Trump met the new taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at the White House's St Patrick's Day celebrations in March 2018, saying the two had "become friends - fast friends - over a short period of time". US election 2020: What has Trump said about your country? 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z The taoiseach, who normally comes to Washington for a festive day filled with pageantry, said Biden’s election filled Ireland with pride. Irish humor, Irish temper: How Biden’s identity shapes his political image 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z The taoiseach, Micheál Martin, said central to discussions about moving to level 5 was looking at the wider implications for the economy. Irish government rejects return to full coronavirus lockdown 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z The taoiseach refused to put any timescale on the holding of a border poll but indicated that he expected a completely different political dispensation on the island in another hundred years' time. Brexit: Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z We have been told that the taoiseach is in good spirits, and the latest indication from his team was that "not in person" options were being explored for the ceremony. Covid-19: Taoiseach tests positive on US St Patrick's Day trip 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The taoiseach said he and Mr Johnson agreed to create new structures to ensure co-operation between the Republic and the UK after Brexit. NI centenary should be handled 'sensitively' - PM 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z Speaking on BBC NI's Sunday Politics programme, Mr Martin said he will play his role as taoiseach "down the middle". Fianna Fáil and SDLP ties 'will continue to grow' 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z In his first interview with BBC Northern Ireland's Sunday Politics since becoming taoiseach last month, Mr Martin said he believed travel off the island of Ireland at this time was "problematic". Irish PM 'concerned about GB-Ireland travel' 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z Under the plan approved by the parties’ memberships, Martin became taoiseach, or prime minister. Ireland’s Micheal Martin to lead historic Irish coalition 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z Mr Martin is expected to be taoiseach for two and a half years and then hand the job over to Leo Varadkar, the Fine Gael leader and current caretaker taoiseach. Martin to become Irish PM after parties back deal 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z The most recent Dublin administration, led by outgoing caretaker taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his deputy, Simon Coveney, played a key role in helping to restore the political institutions in Northern Ireland in January. Where does NI sit in Irish draft government plan? 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z A couple of days later, I paused outside two teenagers’ bedrooms and instead of the usual clatter of memes I heard them, each on their devices, listening to the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, address the nation. Overcoming fears, discovering nature ... what I have learned from lockdown 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z On Friday the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar said people should stay at home for two weeks, until 12 April, in a significant tightening of curbs on social and commercial life. Conor McGregor calls on military to help enforce Ireland's coronavirus lockdown 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z The taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said on Friday evening that from midnight people should stay at home for two weeks, until 12 April, in a significant tightening of curbs on social and commercial life. 'Stay home': Varadkar announces sweeping two-week lockdown 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, also closed all schools and colleges, and banned indoor gatherings of 100 people or more and outdoor gatherings of 500 or more. Coronavirus: EU states take radical steps to stem spread 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z Four attempts were made to elect a taoiseach last Thursday, with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald receiving the most votes. Varadkar and Martin in first post-election meeting 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Fine Gael, the ruling party of taoiseach Leo Varadkar, won 35. Micheál Martin faces a battle of conscience to form Irish government 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z The Irish parliament is headed for deadlock over a new taoiseach after meeting for the first time since the 8 February election. Irish parliament set for stalemate in attempt to form new government 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z When TDs turn their attention to electing a taoiseach, the three biggest parties - Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and Fine Gael - are expected to nominate their leaders. Dáil returns to vote for new speaker and taoiseach 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z The new parliament is due to meet on Thursday and will vote on nominees for a taoiseach. Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil coalition unthinkable, says Sinn Féin leader 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z On Thursday afternoon, Sinn Féin will seek to elect Mrs McDonald as taoiseach of a left-wing government that excludes both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Is love in the air for Ireland's politicians? 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z Last week, parliament met to try – in vain – to elect a new taoiseach. Micheál Martin faces a battle of conscience to form Irish government 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z No nominee was expected to win a majority in votes in Dáil Éireann on Thursday evening, turning Leo Varadkar, the outgoing taoiseach, into a caretaker leader. Irish parliament set for stalemate in attempt to form new government 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z A debate on the merit of each candidate for taoiseach will be followed by a vote. Dáil returns to vote for new speaker and taoiseach 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z The former taoiseach Bertie Ahern, the ultimate pragmatist, is surely right to suggest that there will now be a vote within the next five years. Sinn Féin’s success makes the breakup of the UK more likely \| Martin Kettle 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z He will continue as acting taoiseach until a deal is agreed for a new government - effectively in office but without power. Who will be the next Irish prime minister? 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Varadkar resigned as taoiseach and will continue as caretaker while parties resume trying to form a government – a process expected to last weeks, possibly months. Micheál Martin faces a battle of conscience to form Irish government 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z Several left wing parties said they would support McDonald for taoiseach, underlining their preference for a left wing rainbow coalition. Irish parliament set for stalemate in attempt to form new government 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z "I may well be the next taoiseach," she added. Irish parties turn focus towards government 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z “I may well be the next taoiseach, yes,” she said. 'We needed to get the muppets out': voters on backing Sinn Féin 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z But Fianna Fáil may oust Martin if he does not become taoiseach. Irish general election: everything you need to know 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z The leader of Fianna Fáil is the party leader best positioned to wrangle a government and emerge as taoiseach. Micheál Martin faces a battle of conscience to form Irish government 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z The taoiseach said he was "not really" disappointed that he did not top the poll in his own constituency. Irish election count continues as Sinn Féin surges 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z The exit poll showed support for Fine Gael, which won 25.5% in the last election, sliding but not collapsing, giving Varadkar a chance of hanging on as taoiseach. Ireland general election: Sinn Féin surges to 22% in exit poll 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z A shock opinion poll last week put Sinn Féin ahead of both Fine Gael, the ruling party of taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and Fianna Fáil, the main opposition party. 'It's a sea change': Sinn Féin dares to dream on election day 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z On Friday Leo Varadkar played down predictions that his time as taoiseach was about to end amid big losses for his ruling Fine Gael party, saying the election was “wide open”. Ireland election: polls open with Sinn Féin poised to play key role 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z The election is Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar's first as taoiseach. Voting to begin in Irish general election 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z “We’re in so much a better place now than we were then,” said the prime minister, called the taoiseach in Irish. Ahead of Irish election, Leo Varadkar is struggling, while Sinn Féin surges 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Varadkar’s cool, disciplined manner did not prevent him from becoming the youngest taoiseach in Irish history, at the age of 38. For the Irish, Varadkar May Have Won Brexit, but He Lost the War at Home 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z It was the most electric moment of a debate in which Leo Varadkar, the taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, and Micheál Martin, the leader of Fianna Fáil, tried to dent Sinn Féin’s surge in popularity. Calls for Sinn Féin minister to be sacked over Paul Quinn comments 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z The taoiseach also cited Sinn Féin’s opposition to a special criminal court, which sits without juries and focuses on terrorism and organised crime. Irish parties under pressure to consider Sinn Féin coalition 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z The taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said: “History will remember Seamus as an architect of the Good Friday agreement, a committed peace builder and a tireless champion of an inclusive Ireland.” Seamus Mallon, architect of Good Friday agreement, dies aged 83 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z The taoiseach added: "I always felt removing uncertainty around Brexit was one of the crucial ingredients that is required to get the parties together again." Varadkar calls for 'level playing field' on Brexit 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, hinted at private assurances from Johnson that he would sign up to EU standards in order to secure a trade deal. Brexit: EU leaders hopeful of softer exit after Johnson landslide 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said the agreement would allow the UK to leave the EU in an “orderly way”. EU leaders give Brexit deal cautious approval but foresee obstacles 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z In a combative BBC interview the taoiseach talked up Ireland’s ability to harness EU solidarity and to face down British policymakers, whom he accused of not understanding Ireland. Irish parties under pressure to consider Sinn Féin coalition 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Speaking in Dublin, the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has said he is still positive that a breakthrough can be found after his meeting with Boris Johnson yesterday. Brexit: EU27 gives green light for talks to move to key 'tunnel' phase – live news 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z However, yesterday, when the Irish taoiseach and the UK prime minister met they both saw for the first time a pathway to a deal. Make new offer today or 'no more chances', Tusk tells Johnson 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z I understand the taoiseach and the prime minister's one-on-one meeting lasted for at least half of the three hours they were together, before officials joined them. 'Constructive' - but Brexit talks still 'tentative' 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Much of the focus is now on Johnson’s expected meeting with the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, on Thursday, with Barclay expected to meet Barnier for a working lunch in Brussels on the same day. Brexit talks in Brussels between EU and the UK come to a halt 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z The prime minister spoke to the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, on the phone after a stormy 24 hours of briefing and counter-briefing, as concerns about his tactics were even raised in Johnson’s cabinet. Boris Johnson's Brexit deal appears doomed as deadline looms 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Johnson spoke to the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in a 40 minute call and agreed to meet later this week in what will be seen as a last-ditch chance to find a deal. EU may offer to extend deadline for Brexit deal to summer 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z The taoiseach said that Friday would be a reasonable deadline for new proposals, but that it was not his job to set one and he did not want to set a false deadline. Brexit deal still possible, says Varadkar 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z “Both the president and the taoiseach agreed that they would be in favour of the UK publishing the legal text of their proposal,” a statement from the commission said. EU calls on Boris Johnson to publish Brexit plan in full 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z The EU position, restated by Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, in a press conference on Monday, is that the basic provisions of May’s deal would survive even a no-deal scenario. Johnson can’t escape the clutches of May’s zombie Brexit deal \| Rafael Behr 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z That posed logistical challenges, as the resort is 180 miles away from Dublin, where Pence met the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar. Donald Trump says he had 'nothing to do' with Pence's stay at his Irish golf club 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z The taoiseach invited Mr Johnson to Dublin two months ago, shortly after he was installed in Downing Street, to discuss Brexit. Boris Johnson and Irish PM set for Dublin meeting 2019-09-09T04:00:00Z Mr Johnson's meeting in Dublin will be his first with the Irish taoiseach since he became prime minister. MPs to hold 'last chance' vote on early election 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z The Irish Times columnist Miriam Lord responded to a tense meeting between the vice-president and the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in which Pence urged the republic to protect the “United Kingdom’s sovereignty”. Mike Pence accused of humiliating hosts in Ireland: 'He shat on the carpet' 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z The prime minister is due to meet the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, on Monday in Dublin, where he will expand on the approach. Brexit minister complains EU has offered no solutions to Irish backstop 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z The taoiseach made the remark at a press conference in Dublin with US Vice-President Mike Pence, who is on a two-day visit. Ireland must stand its ground on Brexit - Varadkar 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z The letter emerged after Johnson spent almost an hour on a phone call to the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, which ended in stalemate. Brexit: EU unconvinced by Johnson's fresh bid to remove backstop 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Johnson is also expected to speak to Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, before the summit. Boris Johnson 'confident' EU will back down in Brexit talks 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said the situation was “every family’s worst nightmare”. Nora Quoirin: postmortem to be carried out after missing girl's body found 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z This is the taoiseach's second visit to Northern Ireland in four days, when he took part in Belfast's Pride parade for the first time. 'No deal can still be avoided' - Irish PM 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, told Johnson the backstop could not be removed from the UK withdrawal agreement. Brexit: mess with Good Friday and we’ll block UK trade deal, US politicians warn 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z The taoiseach leads a minority government that is dependent on the support of the main opposition party in a confidence and supply arrangement. Dublin dismisses backstop pressure 'codswallop' 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z The taoiseach restated the need for both governments to be "fully committed" to the Good Friday Agreement and restoring the institutions. Leo Varadkar invites PM to Dublin for Brexit chat 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Yesterday Johnson was criticised for not already have spoken to the taoiseach. Boris Johnson warned no deal Brexit could lead to farmers blocking roads in protest - live news 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, quipped as he arrived at the summit: “It’s quicker to elect the pope very often than it is to fill these particular positions.” Merkel-Macron meeting fails to resolve row over EU leadership 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z The taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, last seen mixing with the Trump administration on American soil when he pointedly introduced his fit doctor boyfriend to anti-LGBT deputy president, Mike Pence, played another blinder. Pity Ireland: the next page of the Trump family album \| Hannah Jane Parkinson 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z Trump, sitting next to a visibly uncomfortable taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, waded into the Brexit debate minutes after Air Force One touched down at Shannon airport on Wednesday afternoon. Donald Trump likens Irish border issue to wall between US and Mexico 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Nothing on his agenda with the taoiseach stands out so far, but as with all events related to Donald Trump, it is better to expect the unexpected. Trump in first Irish trip as US president 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z Last Friday an taoiseach told the MacGill summer school that the government would have to consider a forum on Irish unity in the event of a no deal Brexit. Boris Johnson warned no deal Brexit could lead to farmers blocking roads in protest - live news 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z The possibility of the UK leaving the European Union blared like an air-raid siren in Government Buildings, the quadrangle of Portland stone and Wicklow granite in central Dublin that houses the taoiseach’s office. How the Irish backstop emerged as May's Brexit nemesis 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z That being said, a former taoiseach told BBC News NI that while he believes personal relations with unionists remain positive, Brexit has had "inevitable consequences" on political relationships. Are Irish-unionist relations fractured? 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z The chancellor was speaking after meeting the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and a group of people from Northern Ireland and the border area who told of lives and livelihoods lost during the Troubles. Angela Merkel promises support for avoiding hard border in Ireland 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Speaking ahead of Mrs Merkel's visit to Dublin, the taoiseach said she was "a strong and unwavering ally of Ireland". Merkel to visit Dublin for Brexit talks 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Confirming the summits with the EU’s two key leaders, the taoiseach said in a statement: Brexit: May at risk of fresh defeat as MPs debate withdrawal agreement for third time - live news 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z The new taoiseach wanted a “win”, said one Fine Gael party colleague, and squeezing the Brits proved popular. How the Irish backstop emerged as May's Brexit nemesis 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z "So my job as taoiseach is to ensure we limit any damage to Ireland as a consequence of Brexit." Varadkar will 'work with whoever is PM' 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z Donohoe said the taoiseach Leo Varadkar had made it clear Ireland “would provide generous response” but that London needed to spell out what it wanted from any extension. Brexit: May scrambles to get support for her deal ahead of vote next week - Politics live 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Leo Varadkar, the taoiseach, is insisting on the backstop – an insurance policy to avoid a hard border – which may doom Theresa May’s chance of wrangling EU concessions over the withdrawal agreement. ‘Brexit, schmexit. Stay for the craic’: rugby calms rancour 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z McEntee appeared on Today just hours after the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, raised the prospect of police or soldiers being deployed on the border with Northern Ireland in the event of no deal. Ireland dismisses suggestion it should quit EU and join UK 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z “Those two corporals were among the worst things in my life,” Thatcher told the taoiseach. Newly declassified files show Thatcher's gloom over Irish border 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z While in opposition, Mr Haughey had opposed the 1985 treaty that aimed to help bring an end to the Troubles, but he worked with it when he became taoiseach in 1987. Testy exchanges between UK and Irish PMs 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z Mr Varadkar, the taoiseach, has said it is not possible to renegotiate the backstop without "opening up all aspects" of the Brexit agreement. Irish PM 'playing a game' with backstop 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, who spoke to May on Sunday, said such a clarification of the EU’s intentions would be possible, but pointed to the lack of substance to such an offer. Desperate Theresa May reveals her Brexit plan B: buy more time 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z The then taoiseach declared it “an Irish solution to an Irish problem”. What will the pope have to say now that Ireland’s dirty secrets are out? \| Susan McKay 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, has said he will not skirt over issues concerning abuse and human rights when he meets the pope. Arrival of Pope Francis in Ireland brings 'mixed emotions' 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z "These are things which happen within Northern Ireland where your security forces operate," said the taoiseach. Testy exchanges between UK and Irish PMs 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z Ireland’s taoiseach, or prime minister, Leo Varadkar – an openly gay man of Indian heritage who was born the same year as the last papal visit – embodies the profound changes in the country. Dublin awaits Pope Francis with mixture of pride and pain 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z The campaign was criticised by Leo Varadkar, the taoiseach, who said denying people who wanted to attend the mass the chance of getting tickets was “petty and mean-spirited”. Say Nope to the Pope: Irish snap up tickets to see pontiff – with no plan to go 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z After Brexit, the rights they think are guaranteed by the “regulatory alignment” – which Theresa May sold to Ireland’s taoiseach, Leo Varadkar – will disappear. How did Trump go from bad joke to good bloke in the UK press? 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Mr Trump met the new taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at the White House's St Patrick's Day celebrations in March, saying the two had "become friends — fast friends — over a short period of time." What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Ireland plans to open new diplomatic missions in the US and bolster existing missions as part of a plan announced by the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, to double the country’s global footprint by 2025. Brexit will strengthen Ireland-US relations, says Irish ambassador 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z The taoiseach made his comment on Good Morning Ulster ahead of his visit to Northern Ireland on Friday. Varadkar: NI border poll a 'bad idea' 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z The Irish taoiseach will legalise abortion after last week’s referendum but Theresa May says there are no such plans for the north. Wednesday briefing: North Korea and US back on speaking terms 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z Speaking on Saturday, the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, said he hoped the law would be changed before the end of the year. Ireland to start abortion law reform after historic vote 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Mr Trump met the new taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at the White House's St Patrick's Day celebrations in March, saying the two had "become friends — fast friends — over a short period of time." What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, whosupported the change and called the referendum a once-in-a-generation chance, said earlier on Friday that he was “quietly confident” that the high turnout was a good sign. First exit poll suggests Ireland has voted to relax abortion laws 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Politicians are campaigning personally; the taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has described abortion in Ireland as “unsafe, unregulated and unlawful”. What you need to know: the Irish abortion referendum explained 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s taoiseach, has warned that the referendum is a “once in a generation decision”. Close result expected in Ireland's abortion referendum 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z The referendum will be one of the toughest tests faced by the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, since he came to power a year ago. Irish abortion vote: expats on both sides of issue prepare to head home 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z Mr Trump met the new taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at the White House's St Patrick's Day celebrations in March, saying the two had "become friends — fast friends — over a short period of time." What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The peer sent a tweet referring to the taoiseach as a "typical Indian" which he acknowledged later was a mistake. Five complaints over Kilclooney tweet 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z A year later, Leo Varadkar, who was a number of firsts rolled into one, became taoiseach. Ireland’s abortion referendum: ‘It’s painful and it’s personal’ 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z The taoiseach was reacting to reports that this was one idea being considered by the UK government. Irish PM rules out 'pre-register' border 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z And the final word goes to Rosie, whose tweet stretches beyond the pancake to the taoiseach's choice of kitchenalia, and expresses a profound sense of disappointment and gloom. Scandal of Irish PM's transparent pancake 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Mr Trump met the new taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at the White House's St Patrick's Day celebrations in March, saying the two had "become friends — fast friends — over a short period of time." What has Trump said about your country? 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z A spokesman for Leo Varadkar said the taoiseach would use his visit to "assess the state of play" and "encourage the parties to reach an agreement". May and Varadkar head to Stormont for talks 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z It stated that UVF paramilitaries had been supplied with details that would have compromised the taoiseach's personal security, including aerial photographs of his family homes, his cars and his private yacht. 1987 papers reveal 'plot to kill Irish PM' 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z With all schools and colleges closed and the transport system virtually halted, the taoiseach said it was the worst storm to hit Ireland in 50 years. Storm Ophelia: woman dies as Irish PM urges people to stay indoors 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z At a subsequent press conference, the taoiseach was expecting a grilling on Brexit but found that journalists were more interested in his sweaty gym gear. Scandal of Irish PM's transparent pancake 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z A Former Irish taoiseach did not want the bodies of three IRA members shot dead by the SAS in Gibraltar to be taken home through the Republic of Ireland, newly disclosed British papers reveal. Haughey did not want IRA bodies in Dublin - BBC News 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z Mr Trudeau said he shared his perspective with the taoiseach that reproductive rights were human rights. Leo Varadkar and Justin Trudeau take part in Montreal Pride Parade - BBC News 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z The hostess later posted what she called a "painfully awkward pic" taken with the taoiseach. Leo Varadkar: Irish student fails to recognise taoiseach - BBC News 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z The DUPleader, Arlene Foster, described the comments as “not helpful” and said she was looking forward to meeting the taoiseach to discuss a number of issues. Irish taoiseach: Brexit is 'challenge of our generation' 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Leo Varadkar has already ensured his first trip over the border as taoiseach will be one to remember. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar set for first official Northern Ireland visit - BBC News 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z The taoiseach's first idea, the official revealed, was that, rather than the charter firm with which the victims' families were negotiating, the RAF might fly the bodies direct to Belfast. Haughey did not want IRA bodies in Dublin - BBC News 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z Foster, whose party is strongly opposed to same-sex marriage, said the taoiseach was “perfectly entitled” to attend the event. Irish PM 'disrespectful' for hoping Brexit will not happen, says DUP 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z There was a new taoiseach in Dublin - Bertie Ahern - and peace talks were now being shaped without IRA arms decommissioning as a precondition. IRA ceasefire 20 years on: Internal battles, peace talks, new hope - BBC News 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z Trump was also criticised for commenting on the appearance of a female Irish reporter as he spoke to the Irish taoiseach on the phone in the Oval Office. Tracking Trump: healthcare, travel ban, blackmail – oh my! 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z On Saturday, Mr Varadkar, who is the Republic of Ireland's first openly gay taoiseach, will attend a breakfast event as part of Belfast's gay pride festival. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar set for first official Northern Ireland visit - BBC News 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z The taoiseach is set to use his first meeting with the prime minister to raise a series of concerns on Brexit. Leo Varadkar to meet Theresa May in Downing St - BBC News 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z The countries were two of the British Empire's most turbulent territories, but until the last few years, no-one thought they would be united in the person of the taoiseach. How Ireland's new Prime Minister Leo Varadkar embodies social change - BBC News 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Mr Kenny was the longest serving Fine Gael taoiseach and the first to serve two terms. Leo Varadkar elected as Republic of Ireland's taoiseach - BBC News 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Before becoming taoiseach this Wednesday Vradkar says his top priority beyond the Brexit negotiations is to see a restoration of power sharing government in Northern Ireland. Election 2017: Theresa May says Tories will work with DUP to proceed with Brexit - live 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z Leo Varadkar will be the first openly gay taoiseach, as the prime minister is called, and at 38, the youngest. Paris Agreement, C.I.A., Warriors: Your Friday Evening Briefing 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z As party leader, Varadkar is expected to become the new prime minister — also known as the taoiseach — when Parliament votes on the matter within a few days. Ireland's Leo Varadkar moves a step closer to becoming prime minister 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z Leo Varadkar, a doctor and Ireland’s minister for social protection, may be close to becoming the country’s next prime minister, also known as the taoiseach. Ireland appears close to its first openly gay prime minister and the first of South Asian descent 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Mr Varadkar not only takes over the role of taoiseach, but also its main challenges, including the implications of Brexit on Ireland and the collapse of devolved government in Northern Ireland. Leo Varadkar elected as Republic of Ireland's taoiseach - BBC News 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Mr Kenny leaves the Fine Gael leadership as the party's most successful taoiseach. Fine Gael ministers set to bid to succeed Enda Kenny - BBC News 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z With polls showing that a majority of voters in Northern Ireland want to stay part of the UK, the Irish taoiseach, Enda Kenny, said the clause was not about triggering a poll. EU tells May: give our citizens their rights or no trade talks 2017-04-29T04:00:00Z Last weekend, a national assembly set up by the taoiseach, Enda Kenny, to debate access to abortion in Ireland announced its results. Irish people have dared to speak on abortion. Our government must listen \| Grainne Maguire 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z The surgeons came and asked me questions like, "Who is the taoiseach?" The jockey who raced again after reading his own obituary - BBC News 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z Mr Varadkar was elected as taoiseach by 57 votes to 50, with 47 members of parliament abstaining from the vote. Leo Varadkar elected as Republic of Ireland's taoiseach - BBC News 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z He said the next opportunity for the Dáil to vote on a new taoiseach would be Tuesday 13 June. Fine Gael ministers set to bid to succeed Enda Kenny - BBC News 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z The suggestion by the Irish taoiseach, Enda Kenny, that the parties might be given an extra week to continue the negotiations, Donaldson said, was a possibility as “flexibility is built into the system”. Martin McGuinness death: Northern Ireland power-sharing talks continue 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z Tell me more: Trump bravely pronounced “taoiseach” and called Kenny “my new friend”. Round by round: what Angela Merkel can learn from other leaders' Trump sparring 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Despite the gaffe Kenny is still expected to retire after six years as taoiseach and Fine Gael chief possibly after Easter. Irish PM in U-turn over 'racist and dangerous' Donald Trump 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z When Irish taoiseach Enda Kenny was asked if he was similarly shocked, he answered: “Absolutely. To think you pass by the location on so many occasions over the years.” The Catholic church is ‘shocked’ at the hundreds of children buried at Tuam. Really? \| Emer O’Toole 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z This was the prime minister’s third meeting with the taoiseach since entering 10 Downing Street . Brexit: Irish taoiseach spells out fears over 'hard border' with north 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z In December the taoiseach, Enda Kenny, rejected a call from the House of Lords for the EU to allow a bilateral deal between Dublin and Brussels because of the unique dangers. Ireland should not rule out leaving EU, says ex-diplomat 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z Although the taoiseach remained silent, the country's health minister Simon Harris publicly acknowledged the journey and thanked the women "for telling the story of reality which faces many." #TwoWomenTravel - Live-tweeting an abortion - BBC News 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z Some sources in Fianna Fáil say the party must insist that any Fine Gael minority government will only get its critical support minus Kenny as leader and taoiseach. Ireland still without government after third failure to pick taoiseach 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z It is even likely he will still be caretaker taoiseach at the time of the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising on 27 March. Irish election: Dáil meets but no sign of new taoiseach - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z The taoiseach told the press conference that “a close and friction-free economic and trading relationship” between the two countries was “in our very best interests”. Brexit: Irish taoiseach spells out fears over 'hard border' with north 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z But Mary Joyce, another resident of Kenny’s hometown, said the prime minister — known in Ireland as the taoiseach — inherited a mess and should be commended for the progress made during his five years in office. A century after rebellion, Ireland's leaders face another angry electorate 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z If the pollsters are correct, Enda Kenny, the current taoiseach, will take the salute as thousands of troops file past the GPO. Ireland prepares to mark Easter Rising centenary amid fears old tensions may resurface 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z The taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has suggested there will be a free vote in the next Irish parliament, or Dáil, to allow for a referendum on the 8th amendment to the Irish constitution. Pro-choice Irish women go public on being 'exiled' by need for an abortion 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z On the two previous occasions no taoiseach was elected, in 1989 and 1992, the first meeting of the Dáil was adjourned, more than once, to allow negotiations on the formation of a government. Irish election: Dáil meets but no sign of new taoiseach - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Related: Why I’m tweeting the taoiseach my periods \| Grainne Maguire “It impedes and disregards sound medical judgment and can undermine the professional duty of care and confidentiality that doctors bear towards their patients.” Doctors from 44 countries call on Ireland to relax abortion laws 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z A technician was called and the taoiseach and his colleagues were freed after a few minutes. Enda Kenny stuck in a lift while touring new food plant - BBC News 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z The taoiseach’s views are seriously out of step with the majority of voters in this country. Irish stars call for abortion reform 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z However, his tenure as prime minister, or taoiseach, from 1992 to 1994 was one of the briefest in the history of the state, as he led two successive, fragile governments. Albert Reynolds, Ex-Prime Minister of Ireland, Dies at 81 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Then TDs will get down to the election of a taoiseach. Irish election: Dáil meets but no sign of new taoiseach - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z His support was rewarded when, after Haughey became taoiseach, Reynolds was made minister for post and telegraphs and later minister for transport. Obituary: Albert Reynolds 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z On Monday, the first day of his visit, the taoiseach was the guest of honour at a civic reception in Manchester, where he officially opened phase one of the new . UK-Irish relations 'all time high' 2014-03-11T21:23:13Z The paper made the mistake when it referred to Ireland's taoiseach in a tribute to the late poet Seamus Heaney.It was broccoli. 52 weeks 52 questions, part three 2013-12-20T14:53:09Z Why should the taoiseach be able to just nominate people into power? Pressure to abolish Ireland's senate 2013-10-02T10:43:44Z With the house heavily split among parties, there is no expectation of there being a taoiseach or a government formed by the end of Thursday. Irish election: Dáil meets but no sign of new taoiseach - BBC News 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Albert Reynolds was a self-made businessman who rose to become Ireland's eighth prime minister, or taoiseach. Obituary: Albert Reynolds 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Speaking in the Dail the taoiseach said he was considering a second referendum that would grant the state more power to hold searching inquiries. Anglo Irish Bank scandal: 'we are offended' says German politician 2013-06-26T16:39:08Z Enda Kenny, the taoiseach, said: 'I understand the rage and the anger of so many people who have been affected by all of this.' Ireland's rage over Anglo-Irish rescue revelations is justified – Enda Kenny 2013-06-24T21:11:26Z Eleven of the 60 senators are appointed by the taoiseach. Pressure to abolish Ireland's senate 2013-10-02T10:43:44Z The taoiseach predicted that the deal to lower Ireland's bank debt would enable the country to restore economic sovereignty through the exiting IMF/ECB/EU bailout. Ireland secures deal to reduce Anglo Irish Bank debt repayments 2013-02-07T20:11:36Z Reynolds, who had also failed to get the backing of the Irish President, Mary Robinson, resigned as taoiseach but remained a member of the Dail. Obituary: Albert Reynolds 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z The taoiseach promised that claims an Irish meat supplier was involved would be investigated both by the Department of Agriculture and the police. Horse DNA found in Northern Ireland cold store 'came from Irish supplier' 2013-02-05T16:16:14Z Speaking in Dublin on Monday afternoon, the taoiseach said he was constrained in what he could say about the Anglo Irish Bank as a result of the continuing Garda Siochana criminal investigation into it. Ireland's rage over Anglo-Irish rescue revelations is justified – Enda Kenny 2013-06-24T21:11:26Z The Irish government, and in particular the taoiseach, Enda Kenny, have consistently claimed that fellow EU states, notably Germany, have promised funds to reduce the costs of repaying the so-called Anglo "promissory notes". Ireland is moving towards economic strength, says jobs minister 2013-01-03T18:14:29Z The taoiseach predicted the cut in bank debt payments would bolster global confidence in Ireland. Ireland secures deal to reduce Anglo Irish Bank debt repayments 2013-02-07T20:11:36Z "It is also seen as appropriate that the taoiseach be in Enniskillen on the 25th anniversary of the terrible atrocity that took place at a remembrance ceremony." Irish PM in Enniskillen ceremony 2012-11-11T09:28:24Z When asked about the prospect of an all-Ireland football team following Thursday night's disappointing result for the Republic, the taoiseach, speaking in a personal capacity, said he was a big supporter of the idea. McGuinness drops Queen visit hint 2012-06-15T16:43:38Z Dr Martin said he was "impressed by the emotion that the taoiseach brought into this". Martin 'shame' at church failures 2011-07-21T07:08:30Z However, unionists, who today speak warmly of the former taoiseach, were outraged. Garret Fitzgerald 2011-05-19T12:20:22Z Still, the new taoiseach is holding his ground and highly unlikely to concede on the corporate tax. Irish civil servants get day off for King 2011-03-22T09:59:57Z The man who will be taoiseach, Enda Kenny, said all the right things on Saturday night after his party secured its place in government in one of Ireland's most historic elections. Irish mortgage arrears hit new highs 2011-02-28T12:42:00Z The bookies' and pollsters' favourite to become taoiseach on 25 February relayed his belief that the interest Ireland is paying on loans related to the IMF/European Central Bank bailout is too high. Ireland will not give up low tax regime, Enda Kenny tells Angela Merkel 2011-02-14T18:09:03Z The result will be that after lengthy, detailed negotiations between the new right-left coalition partners, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny will become prime minister, or taoiseach as it is called in Ireland. Moving on 2011-02-01T07:00:39Z In the next election, in 1981, he became taoiseach of a minority government but continued to hold the portfolio for Northern Ireland. Garret Fitzgerald 2011-05-19T12:20:22Z Going by tweets, shameless is less depressing And here's a youtube video for the weekend - former taoiseach Bertie Ahern, widely considered as the architect of the financial crisis, heckled by members of the public. ECB says Ireland can't renegotiate bailout 2011-01-28T10:55:39Z Brian Cowen, the taoiseach, is expected to dissolve the Dáil soon after the finance bill is passed, with a general election to be held within 18-25 days, excluding Sundays and holidays. Ireland's finance minister secures deal to pass austerity bill 2011-01-24T22:16:04Z Now he says he will continue as taoiseach even though the government may only be days away from dissolution. Green party minister: why we pulled the plug 2011-01-24T09:42:44Z The opposition parties have threatened votes of no confidence in both the Irish prime minister, or taoiseach, and his government this week. Fog clouds the Dail 2011-01-23T19:37:29Z His public declaration for the taoiseach on RTE lunchtime radio on Tuesday surprised many. Fianna F?il's fall from grace 2011-01-19T13:20:42Z "As taoiseach my total focus must remain with discharging my duties to the people," he said. Irish challenger has 'no support' 2011-01-17T10:11:40Z There were reports at the Dáil that a motion of no confidence against the taoiseach may be tabled by backbenchers at a crunch meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party this afternoon. Brian Cowen in 'back me or sack me' challenge to Fianna F?il backbenchers 2011-01-13T15:54:04Z But it's going to be a long, hard haul back to prosperity for whoever succeeds Cowen as Ireland's taoiseach. The Irish want to punish builders, bankers and politicians. On Tuesday, they'll get an austerity budget 2010-12-05T00:06:00Z The taoiseach was also resisting demands from some of his backbenchers that he step down now. Irish prime minister expected to get austerity budget through 2010-11-23T19:20:00Z Now his long career in politics, which reached its zenith when he succeeded Bertie Ahern as taoiseach, is going to end in ignominious failure. Brian Cowen heads for an ignominious end 2010-11-23T16:00:00Z The taoiseach added that the national interest had sometimes to take precedence over political or personal concerns. Cowen fights to save fragile coalition amid calls for snap election 2010-11-22T21:01:00Z One Fianna Fáil source said today that Cowen was already considering standing down as Fianna Fáil leader at the weekend but remaining as taoiseach until the Dáil dissolved and a general election was called. Brian Cowen in 'back me or sack me' challenge to Fianna F?il backbenchers 2011-01-13T15:54:04Z The defiant taoiseach told reporters assembled on the steps on Ireland's parliament building that "we have got to get this budget passed". ?90bn Irish bailout ends in turmoil ? now Europe fears crisis will spread 2010-11-22T21:16:00Z "There is no question, the characterisation of clinging to office being my motivation, that is not my motivation," the taoiseach told the Irish parliament. Irish prime minister expected to get austerity budget through 2010-11-23T19:20:00Z Embattled taoiseach Brian Cowen was left insisting that there was "no need for Irish people to be ashamed" as he opened the country's books to international observers. From defiance to capitulation: six days that humbled Ireland 2010-11-21T00:12:00Z With the IMF and the European Central Bank in Dublin, pressure had been mounting on Cowen to step down as taoiseach, sources in the ruling Fianna Fáil party said. Cowen fights to save fragile coalition amid calls for snap election 2010-11-22T21:01:00Z This image of Ireland is testament to just how chronic the taoiseach is. Ireland is losing the propaganda war 2010-11-19T09:47:00Z He accused the taoiseach and his coalition government of laying waste to the economy. Brian Cowen resists calls for resignation over Irish debt crisis 2010-11-19T14:42:00Z The prime minister and the taoiseach talk regularly by phone and were pleased to have the opportunity to meet face-to-face, he said. 2010-01-24T18:28:00Z It is understood the taoiseach was taken by surprise over the Green's exit strategy. Cowen fights to save fragile coalition amid calls for snap election 2010-11-22T21:01:00Z
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