His sexuality has been a major feature of the media coverage since he became leader of the party.“I don’t like it. Acknowledge your privilege, don't be enraged by your ego. Frequently asked questions about your digital subscriptionSpecially selected and available only to our subscribersCarefully curated selections of Irish Times writingSign up to get the stories you want delivered to your inbox In a year where we’re finally talking bout racism in Ireland n so many are struggling financially…) Some took the opportunity to draw attention to Ireland’s homelessness crisis, as well as its much-maligned system for asylum seekers known as don’t come calling for an “ireland of equals” if ur happy to leave 10,000 irish citizens on the streets and another 7,000 people living in the hell that is direct provision Wait till this guy finds out how an “Ireland of equals” treats people in Direct Provision, homeless people, poor people etc Yep, that's our Leo, always sticking up for the middle class as he steps over the swathes of homeless and poor people he's responsible for in his fancy Italian leather shoes The Tánaiste was also accused of borrowing from the Donald Trump Twitter playbook. Varadkar was born to Ashok and Miriam Varadkar in Dublin, Ireland in 1979. Photograph: Alan BetsonIf you didn’t know the full story, you might be inclined to think that Miriam and Miriam answers the front door dressed to the nines in an elegant cobalt blue cocktail dress. If you are a worker, renter or even worse on social welfare, Fine Gael doesn't want you. Please see our In a fiery exchange between the two party leaders at a Cabinet meeting, Mr Varadkar hit out at Mr Martin's leadership after new COVID-19 restrictions were imposed following a spike in cases. Sources described how Tanaiste Mr Varadkar took aim at the Fianna Fail leader in a meeting before the changes were announced.He protested over the cancellation of a Cabinet sub-committee meeting, arguing it should have been held to discuss measures proposed by public health advisers before the Cabinet reached its decision.Sources with knowledge of the meeting told the Irish Times Mr Varadkar said this was not an acceptable way to do business.His criticism comes after sources in Fine Gael, Mr Varadkar's party, accused Mr Martin of being "incoherent" on the new coronavirus restrictions.On Tuesday the Taoiseach announced a raft of strict measures designed to curb the rise in coronavirus infections.Mr Martin said all outdoor events have been limited to 15 people, and indoor gatherings to six people, down from 50.Weddings have been excluded from the updated restrictions.Following a lengthy Cabinet meeting, the Government agreed that sporting events should be played behind closed doors with social gatherings before and after to be avoided.Restaurants and bars serving food can remain open but must close by 11.30pm.Over 70s have been advised to limit their interactions and people who can work from home are encouraged to do so.On Wednesday a public health expert warned the level of community transmission of coronavirus in Ireland had doubled in the previous 10 days.The country's growth rate for the infection has surged to Europe's fourth highest in recent weeks.Members of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) have been sounding the alarm over the escalation in cases.The chairman of NPHET's Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, Professor Philip Nolan, defended advice provided to the Government.He said: "We've seen the virus spread, essentially, from workplaces to households, and between households and into the community. “He was too good to be true, actually.”Ashok, who was at the birth, says he was quiet even when he was born.“We had two girls already, so there was terrific excitement when he came along,” says Miriam. This pleased Ashok, who comes from a very political family in India. When you’re not political, as well, it’s difficult,” says Miriam.But for their son to become taoiseach, that’s special. 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I’ve made him taoiseach!” says Miriam.Ashok was the local GP until he retired seven years ago. “I can see that he’s changed so much that he’s thinking about people, those who don’t have that much.“If I have had any political influence on him over the years, that’s the only one thing.”Our politics team’s behind-the-scenes take on events of the day Quoting a tweet from ten days ago and tweeting something that someone from the Far Right would say.

Leo Varadkar arrives with his parents, Miriam and Ashok Varadkar, as it is announced that he will be Fine Gael’s new leader. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar arrived in India on Sunday on a one-day private trip. Others took the opportunity to hit out at Varadkar’s voting record, as well as his party’s approach to social issues.You, a gay man, opposed adoption by gay couples to further your political career. L eo Varadkar's mother Miriam put her hands to her eyes and cried.

He visited his ancestral village in Malvan, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. I’ve a big pile in the other room for Leo. “And then he became a member of Fine Gael.” Ashok shrugged.