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The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar has announced he is stepping down with immediate effect as Fine Gael party leader and will resign as taoiseach as soon as his successor is selected.
Announcing his resignation, Mr Varadkar described leading his country as "the most fulfilling time of my life".
He became Ireland's youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader.
He currently leads the coalition government in Dublin, along with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.
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Announcing his resignation, Mr Varadkar described leading his country as "the most fulfilling time of my life".
He became Ireland's youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader.
He currently leads the coalition government in Dublin, along with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.
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