Mr Varadkar replaced Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin as Taoiseach on Saturday
Leo Varadkar has promised new hope and opportunities for the people of Ireland as he became the country's premier for a second time.
Mr Martin earlier formally tendered his resignation to Mr Higgins, paving the way for Mr Varadkar to succeed him. The Fine Gael leader has replaced the Fianna Fail leader as Taoiseach under the terms of the coalition deal struck in 2020. Mr Martin was accompanied by his wife Mary when he tendered his resignation during an audience with Mr Higgins at the presidential residence at Aras an Uachtarain on Saturday.Addressing the Dail at the start of Saturday's special sitting, he said: "It is both a privilege and a responsibility to serve as head of government in a free and democratic republic.
"The Government has worked on the many enormous pressures but we've succeeded in keeping our focus on moving our country forward. I look forward to maintaining this spirit during the rest of our term.""I want to take this opportunity to commend Micheal Martin on the leadership he has shown as taoiseach, for putting the country before politics, and for providing reassurance and hope during difficult times," he said.
The dynamic between the three big parties is set to dominate the narrative of Irish politics leading up to the next general election, which has to take place by spring 2025.
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