In Leo Varadkar’s first stint as prime minister, he embodied for many his country’s move into modernity. But after several missteps, he now takes up the role for a second time, with the glow of optimism dimmed.
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Ireland Has a New Coronavirus Fear: Americans Who Flout Quarantine
The government is under fire for not enforcing the rule that people arriving self-isolate for 14 days. With the pandemic still raging in the United States, concern has focused on Americans.
Micheal Martin Becomes Ireland’s Prime Minister as Rival Parties Ally
The country’s new coalition government, formed across a historic political fault line after four months of negotiations, faces headwinds from Brexit, the pandemic and a housing crisis.
Ireland’s 2 Main Parties to Jointly Govern for First Time
The deal between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael attests to the diminished stature of Ireland’s traditional parties as its political landscape fractures and as support for Sinn Fein grows.
How a Pandemic Rescued the Political Image of Ireland’s Leader
Leo Varadkar is winning praise after reactivating his registration as a medical doctor and heading to the coronavirus front lines.
The Driving Force in Irish Politics? Finding a Decent Place to Live
A severe housing crisis has made life unbearable for many young people, who turned in droves to the previously toxic Sinn Fein party in this month’s election.
Irish Voters Cast Off Relic of Entrenched 2-Party System
In a landmark election, Sinn Fein won a seat at the table, though tortuous coalition negotiations will determine who will lead the next government.
Sinn Fein on Threshold: Party With Old I.R.A. Ties Soars in Irish Election
Once ostracized over its ties to sectarian violence, Sinn Fein may now be able to claim a seat at the government table.
Sinn Fein Surges in Irish Elections, Exit Polls Predict
The faction formerly linked to the Irish Republican Army is expected to get an equal share of votes to Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s party and the main opposition group.
For the Irish, Varadkar May Have Won Brexit, but He Lost the War at Home
Young, gay and multiracial, the Irish prime minister seemed to embody the new Ireland. But he neglected the domestic audience, which is expected to cast him out on Saturday.