"In these edited extracts from his new autobiography, the former taoiseach gives us a tantalising glimpse of what really went on during the most dramatic moments of his political career. As the Covid pandemic raged and the public adhered to lockdown restrictions, controversy erupted over a group of politicians enjoying a day out with the Oireachtas Golf Society. Among the political casualties was then EU commissioner, Phil Hogan, with whom Varadkar says he's no longer on speaking terms."
"I'd just got back from a nice dinner in Blairs Cove when a message landed on my phone. It was Simon Harris: "This is going to be big.""
During Covid lockdown, a group of politicians attended an Oireachtas Golf Society event that provoked public controversy despite adherence to restrictions. The incident led to political fallout, including the resignation of then EU commissioner Phil Hogan. The episode created personal rifts, with Varadkar no longer on speaking terms with Phil Hogan. The controversy unfolded rapidly after Varadkar returned from dinner in Blairs Cove and received a message from Simon Harris warning that the situation would become significant. The episode highlighted tensions between public health expectations and private activities by political figures.
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