'He wanted to help out even in a small way,' a spokesperson for Leo Varadkar told Reuters.
that Varadkar had re-registered as a medical practitioner in March to work directly with patients in an effort to assist medical professionals.
"Many of his family and friends are working in the health service. He wanted to help out even in a small way," a spokesperson for the Irish leader told Reuters. Varadkar graduated from Trinity College Dublin's School of Medicine in 2003 and worked as a physician for seven years before leaving the profession to focus on politics full time. He was officially removed from Ireland's medical register in 2013.
Taoiseach of Ireland Leo Varadkar and his partner Matthew Barrett wave goodbye to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge following their visit to Government Buildings on March 3 in Dublin, IrelandThe Irish leader comes from a family of medical practitioners as well. According to, the taoiseach is the son of a doctor and a nurse. His partner Matthew Barrett is a cardiologist, and Varadkar's sisters and their husbands also work in the health sector.
Simon Harris, the health minister of Ireland, last month announced an initiative to recruit health professionals who were not working in the health sector, as concerns mounted over the pandemic."Your country needs you," was the message of the campaign. More than 50,000 people applied within days.
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