Is Leo Varadkar A-List?
No — Leo Varadkar is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2017
Becomes Taoiseach
Lost A-list status in 2020
Dropped to B tier — Resigns as Taoiseach
Ranking Timeline
Local Councillor Elected
Elected as a local councillor in Fingal.
Elected to Dáil Éireann
Elected as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin West.
Minister for Transport
Appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Becomes Taoiseach
Elected as Taoiseach, becoming the youngest person to hold the office.
Resigns as Taoiseach
Resigns as Taoiseach as part of coalition deal.
Returns as Taoiseach
Returns as Taoiseach as part of a coalition agreement.
Resigns as Taoiseach
Resigned as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.
Former Taoiseach
Remains a TD but his influence significantly reduced.
Last updated: February 25, 2026