Leo Varadkar has bowed out of the Taoiseach's office for final time saying it has been the most fulfilling and rewarding time of his life.
Simon Harris will be elected as his successor in the Dail later this morning.
In a farewell speech, the outgoing Taoiseach said he never had any doubt that Mr. Harris would reach the top job one day:
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Mr. Varadkar says the Government he led faced massive challenges:
