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Forty-year-old taoiseach represents new face of Ireland

As Taoiseach Leo Varadkar celebrates his 40th birthday, Political Correspondent John Manley assesses the Fine Gael leader's impact on Irish politics

Little is made of Leo Varadkar's sexuality and ethnic background. Picture by Tom Honan/PA Wire
JOHN MANLEY
As Taoiseach Leo Varadkar celebrates his 40th birthday, Political Correspondent John Manley assesses the Fine Gael leader's impact on Irish politics... THE CONTRAST between Leo Varadkar and his[...]

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