Varadkar rapped by Leitrim councillor for remarks on rural Ireland

Varadkar rapped by Leitrim councillor for remarks on rural Ireland

Author: OceanFM Ireland April 20, 2026 Duration: 10:21

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has come under fire for his comments suggesting that there is a perception in rural Ireland that those living there are the real workers and the ones paying all the bills of the country. Leitrim Fianna Fail councillor, Paddy O'Rourke, says he's angered but not at all surprised by Mr Varadkar's comments, and references other comments allegedly made by him about Leitrim during his time as a Dublin councillor

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