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19 heart-warming and funny reactions to Varadkar coming out

“He’s 36?!?!”

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THIS MORNING WHEN Health Minister Leo Varadkar announced on Radio One that he is a gay man, he indicated that he was concerned about the reaction online.

Chatting to Miriam O’Callaghan about the texts and tweets of support that were coming in, he said that he wasn’t so sure that the internet would be so kind.

Worry not Leo. Worry not.

For some, his sexuality was the least of their worries

I'm still coming to terms with the fact that Leo Varadkar is only 36.
— Shane Kenny (@alrightcuzz) January 18, 2015

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Can't belive what I'm reading about Leo Varadkar... He's only 36!
— Joanne McQuaid (@jojogallagher1) January 18, 2015

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After all, let’s not forget it’s his birthday

Happy birthday @campaignforleo it's a good day for you #respect
— Lisa Clancy #TeamIreland 🇮🇪 (@clancylisa) January 18, 2015

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Getting that over with was a great present to yourself and many others Happy Birthday @campaignforleo
— noelwhelan (@noelwhelan) January 18, 2015

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Mams are on board

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For some it’s all about politics

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Emboldened by Leo Varadkar's coming out, Gerry Adams announces that he can't grow a real beard and has been wearing a stick-on since 1976.
— Damien Owens (@OwensDamien) January 18, 2015

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Some are disappointed

Good for Leo Varadkar, pity for rest of us. One of the few Ministers who is easy on the eye.
— Eva Ní Shúilleabháin (@Evanis) January 18, 2015

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*Crosses marry Leo Varadkar off the resolutions list* #Leo
— Niamh (@NiamhPitts) January 18, 2015

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Others are not

Dibs on marrying Leo Varadkar if the referendum passes
— Simon O'Keeffe (@thesimonokeeffe) January 18, 2015

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Some are celebrating

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And some simply want to say thanks, well done and good luck

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@campaignforleo Brave and honest interview this morning on Miriam.
— Cyril McAree (@CyrilMcA) January 18, 2015

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File Photo: Fine Gael Minister for Health Leo Varadkar announced on RTE today that he is a gay man. Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

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19 heart-warming and funny reactions to Varadkar coming out

For some, his sexuality was the least of their worries

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After all, let’s not forget it’s his birthday

Mams are on board

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For some it’s all about politics

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Some are disappointed

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Some are celebrating

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And some simply want to say thanks, well done and good luck

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