Livestream 5PM: John Waters and Gerry O'Neill discuss Varadkar's Sudden Exit.
The Scholar Gypsies: John Waters
As predicted 2024 keeps rolling out the hits. Today, John Waters and I discuss Taoiseach Varadkar's resignation announcement and retirement from political life on the latest edition of the Scholar Gypsies. The timing comes hot on the heels of his recent state visit to the United States and his curious attempt to pressure the Biden administration on Gaza.
Varadkar's departure brings to least 11 sitting Fine Gael TDs who are not seeking re-election. This amounts to 1/3 of the current FG parliamentary party which numbers 33 TD's. The Taoiseach cited both political and personal reasons as reasons for this sudden departure. I will be getting into all of the above with John this evening at 5pm with John.
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