‘The time has come to explore new options’ – former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will not contest upcoming general election

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Newly elected Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leaves Leinster House in Dublin to travel to Aras an Uachtarain. Picture date: Saturday December 17, 2022. PA Photo.

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Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced he will not be running to keep his seat in Dublin West at the next general election.

In March, Mr Varadkar (45) announced his resignation as taoiseach and Fine Gael elected Simon Harris as party leader, after he went for the position unopposed.

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