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Will Varadkar walk away from the political frontline?

World of Politics with Harry McGee Leo Varadkar once said that he would retire from politics at the age of 50. Whe...

Sensational story that’s lost none of its lustre in 40 years

World of Politics with Harry McGee I remember walking down the laneway at the back of our house in Glenard when I wa...

The fine art of good timing when it comes to elections

World of Politics with Harry McGee Academically, politics is described as a science. But in the real world, it’s mor...

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