About
Leo Varadkar is an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2024. As leader of the Fine Gael party, he has been a prominent figure in Irish politics for over a decade. He is known for his advocacy of free markets, lower taxes, and welfare reform. Varadkar has also been a vocal supporter of social issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion rights, playing a key role in successful constitutional referendums on these matters.
Career Timeline
Local Councillor Elected
Elected as a local councillor in Fingal.
Elected to Dáil Éireann
Elected as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin West.
Minister for Transport
Appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Becomes Taoiseach
Elected as Taoiseach, becoming the youngest person to hold the office.
Resigns as Taoiseach
Resigns as Taoiseach as part of coalition deal.
Returns as Taoiseach
Returns as Taoiseach as part of a coalition agreement.
Resigns as Taoiseach
Resigned as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.
Former Taoiseach
Remains a TD but his influence significantly reduced.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026