Leo Varadkar Resigns as Irish Taoiseach: No Regrets, Looking Forward to New Chapter

Leo Varadkar, the Irish prime minister for the past four years, officially resigned from the position on Monday at Áras an Uachtaráin.

He handed his letter of resignation to the secretary general of the Irish president and met with President Michael D.

Higgins and his wife.

Varadkar expressed no regrets about stepping down and looked forward to a new chapter.

He will remain in a caretaker role until a new premier is elected by Irish parliamentarians.

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar surprised the country three weeks ago by announcing his resignation as Fine Gael leader, with plans to step down as taoiseach once a successor was appointed.

The new leader, Simon Harris, is expected to be appointed on Tuesday, making him the youngest taoiseach in Irish history.

Varadkar, who remains a Dublin West TD, has not yet decided if he will contest the next general election.

In a pre-resignation interview, he expressed no regrets about his decision and looked forward to a new chapter in his life.

The text is about Leo Varadkar's experience of becoming Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland and his advice to his successor.

He found the role overwhelming, as the expectations of 5.3 million people weighed heavily on him.

Varadkar urged his successors, Harris and Coveney, to trust themselves and their instincts while seeking advice.

He resigned hours after attending the North South Ministerial Council in County Armagh, considering it an honor to end his tenure in this way.