Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick has attacked Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for isolating him since becoming leader in his resignation statement from Fine Gael. Mr Varadkar has expressed his sorrow at the decision of Mr Fitzpatrick who has resigned from the party. In his statement, Mr Fitzpatrick made a direct attack on Mr Varadkar for not supporting him properly since becoming Taoiseach. My views were not always listened to and I felt isolated within the party itself,” Mr Fitzpatrick said. In response, Mr Varadkar said: “I am sorry to hear that Peter Fitzpatrick TD has decided to resign from the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party.

Source: Evening echo October 01, 2018 22:41 UTC