Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Leo Varadkar Biography and Timeline

Follow Leo Varadkar through 4 dated historical records for Ireland.

Leo Varadkar, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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2017–2022Years on this page

2017

Taoiseach of Ireland

Taoiseach of Ireland · Dublin · Government / Government of Ireland

Succeeds Enda Kenny as Taoiseach.

Role range: 2017-2020

2018

Thirty-Sixth Amendment Referendum

Taoiseach of Ireland · Ireland · Government / Government of Ireland

Welcomes the referendum vote allowing legislation to regulate termination of pregnancy.

Role range: 2017-2020

2020

COVID-19

Taoiseach · Dublin · Government / Government of Ireland

Announces school and public facility closures in response to COVID-19.

Role range: 2017-2020

2022

Second Taoiseach Term

Taoiseach of Ireland · Dublin · Government / Government of Ireland

Returns as Taoiseach under the coalition government's agreed rotation of the office.

Role range: 2022-2024

Records, sources and methodology

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