#WATCH | Former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar highlighted the growing strength of #India–#Ireland relations over the past 15 years, emphasizing the role of literature, art, and cultural exchange in fostering mutual understanding and peace. | DD India

Ireland's prime minister Leo Varadkar resigns unexpectedly, also steps down as leader of his Fine Gael party. Watch #Ireland #FineGael #LeoVaradkar | News18 | Facebook

28K views · 92 reactions | Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar steps down. Mr Varadkar, 45, has led the Fine Gael party since 2017 and served as Taoiseach - Ireland’s prime minister - twice. #LeoVaradkar #ireland #primeminister | Sky News | Facebook

LEO VARADKAR has been caught quoting the Lord of the Rings in his latest address to the people of Ireland. In a speech announcing the lifting of further lockdown restrictions across the Emerald Isle in the coming weeks, the Taoiseach concluded his speech by saying "So, this afternoon let me end with words of hope, 'In the end, it's only a passing thing this shadow, even darkness must pass. A new day will come, and when the sun shines, it'll shine out the clearer.' | My country? Europe.

In The Irish Times this weekend: Leo Varadkar talks to Patrick Freyne about life beyond the Taoiseach’s office. Subscribe now to read The Irish Times exactly as it appears in print on ePaper. https://www.irishtimes.com/subscribe/ie | The Irish Times