Difference between revisions of "Leo Varadkar"
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==Notable Achievements== | ==Notable Achievements== | ||
| − | Government Minister | + | Government Minister, Head of State |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Fine Gael Party member of the parliament since 2003 and Minister of Health | + | Prime Minister of Ireland since 2017, being the first gay man, the youngest person, and the first member of an ethnic minority to hold that post. Fine Gael Party member of the parliament since 2003 and Minister of Health (2014=2017). Formerly Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2011-2014). Formerly in local council politics (2004-2007). Physician. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Heads of State]] | ||
* [[LGBTQ Ireland]] | * [[LGBTQ Ireland]] | ||
* [[LGBTQ Travel and Tourist Operators and Promoters]] | * [[LGBTQ Travel and Tourist Operators and Promoters]] | ||
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* http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/01/18/irish-health-minister-i-am-a-gay-man/ | * http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/01/18/irish-health-minister-i-am-a-gay-man/ | ||
* http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/miriam-lord-brave-leo-varadkar-gives-it-to-us-straight-1.2070529 | * http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/miriam-lord-brave-leo-varadkar-gives-it-to-us-straight-1.2070529 | ||
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Revision as of 23:29, 2 June 2017
Contents
Country
Ireland
Birth - Death
1979 -
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Government Minister, Head of State
Description
Prime Minister of Ireland since 2017, being the first gay man, the youngest person, and the first member of an ethnic minority to hold that post. Fine Gael Party member of the parliament since 2003 and Minister of Health (2014=2017). Formerly Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2011-2014). Formerly in local council politics (2004-2007). Physician.
