Leo Varadkar officially elected as Taoiseach

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Wednesday, 14 June 2017 14:39

By Adam Evans

Leo Vardkar has been elected as Taoiseach.

The outgoing, Enda Kenny nominated Fine Gael's leader to replace him.

Following his nomination, Mr Kenny said: "He speaks for a new generation... He speaks for them like no other."

Adding Mr Varadkar had gained "the drive and the commitment that are required to succeed in politics."

Later this evening, it expected that he will announce his Cabinet picks.

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