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Leo Varadkar apologises for rural Ireland comments

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he went “too far” and “overstated” his case i...

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17.42 22 Apr 2026


Leo Varadkar apologises for rural Ireland comments


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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he went “too far” and “overstated” his case in comments he made about rural Ireland.

Joining Shane to discuss is Dennis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association and Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD.


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