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Who is Ireland's incoming Taoiseach and why did Varadkar resign?

Who is Ireland's incoming Taoiseach and why did Varadkar resign?

Update: 2024-04-01
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In this political update, Naomi and Tim sum up the background of the incoming new Taoiseach Simon Harris and discuss the sudden resignation of Leo Varadkar and the different factors behind it.

One of them was Ireland's two recent referendums aimed at changing some of the more Catholic-influenced conservative language in the 1937 constitution, which ended in a resounding defeat for the government. What were the proposed changes and why were they rejected by the public?

Finally, we look ahead to the bonanza of elections that are due in the coming year, and how the different parties sit in the polls.

What are your thoughts on the resignation of Leo Varadkar and the incoming Simon Harris? A bonus episode where we take listener questions is coming soon for supporters over on Patreon.
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Who is Ireland's incoming Taoiseach and why did Varadkar resign?

Who is Ireland's incoming Taoiseach and why did Varadkar resign?

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