Leo Varadkar leaves home following continuous threats 14:08 Sunday, 04 April 2021 Share it Some of the threats have been homophobic in nature. The Tanaiste has been forced to move from his home in Castleknock in Dublin because of threats against him. According to the Sunday Independent, several death threats have been sent to Leo Varadkar in recent weeks. Some of the threats have been homophobic in nature. It has led the Fine Gael leader and his partner Matthew Barrett to relocate to a more secure location in Dublin. He now requires round the clock armed garda protection, which is more than what’s given to the Taoiseach.