Taoiseach prepares for prime time pitch

The Taoiseach tweeted pictures of himself practicing with an autocue earlier this week

Varadkar's speech was moved to avoid a clash with Saturday's football but still faces stiff competition from the likes of Planet Earth II. Picture: Maura Hickey
02/10/2017 Veritas Technologies. Pictured Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar as he speaks to the media after he joined IDA Ireland at Veritas Tecnologies, Blanchardstown, Dublin. Veritas Technologies announced the launch of a Veritas research and development (R&D) centre in Dublin, which will create 250 jobs by 2019. Photograph: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Leo Varadkar will tonight deliver his biggest speech since taking over as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach five months ago. It ...