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Varadkar Zooms in for Dublin discussion with Jewish community

Taoiseach talks about crisis and says he looks forward to returning to Israel soon

May 3, 2020 11:28
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Barry Toberman,

BARRY TOBERMAN

1 min read

Members of the Dublin community enjoyed a virtual audience with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as part of its cultural programme during the lockdown.

“At the outset of the crisis, we felt the community should have a major boost to keep spirits up,” said Jewish Representative Council of Ireland chair Maurice Cohen.

“We simply asked whether the Taoiseach would be willing to hop into a Zoom meeting if he could find the time.

“I was told that if he could, it would just be for five-to-ten minutes. In fact, he chatted for over half-an-hour. We concentrated on both the situation we all find ourselves in and when he thought it would be over.”

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