The Fine Gael TD takes his position as Taoiseach for a second time
The new Taoiseach has been compared to Ebenezer Scrooge.
Leo Varadkar was elected to the top job for a second time yesterday - after an historic sitting of the Dáil.
During Varadkar's nomination speech Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins compared him to Santa Clause, citing his delivery record.
“It is my absolute honour, @LeoVaradkar to second your nomination for #Taoiseach of Ireland.”
—Deputy @EmerHigginsTD pic.twitter.com/j3LRCxSQtJ
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) December 17, 2022
But People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy believes he has a more accurate comparison:
"The truth is that the Christmas figure that Varadkar most resembles is not Santa but Ebenezer Scrooge.
"Varadkar famously told the Irish Times, that Tiny Tim should get a job. It summed up the cold-hearted ideology of Fine Gael."
Meanwhile, the new Taoiseach has said he wants to see Ireland become energy independent.
The Government has spoken about trying to make Ireland a renewable energy superpower.
Leo Varadkar said housing and energy security are high on the agenda for the Government as it begins the second half of its term today.
Among a number of ambitions, Varadkar said energy is hugely important
