"Jim Gavin will need help from civil servants on the political and legal aspects of the role if he becomes president, Leo Varadkar has said."
"The former taoiseach also ruled out ever running for the presidency or any other elected role again."
Leo Varadkar said Jim Gavin would require assistance from civil servants on the political and legal aspects of the presidential role if Gavin becomes president. Varadkar formally ruled out ever running for the presidency or any other elected office, including as a Member of the European Parliament. The comments emphasize the administrative, political and legal complexities attached to the presidential role and the need for expert civil service support. The declaration signals a permanent withdrawal from frontline electoral politics by Varadkar and frames presidential responsibilities as requiring institutional backing.
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