education insights | January 17, 2026

The Greatest Irish Leaders

Birthdate: January 18, 1979

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Leo Varadkar is the Tánaiste, or deputy head, of Ireland. He has previously been the defense minister, the health minister, and the Fine Gael leader. Named to Time 100, he became the first openly gay Irish government head and the first Taoiseach, or Irish prime minister, of Indian origin.