It's like living in a goldfish bowl... we've pulled back from being so public

Leo on homophobia & family plans

- GRAINNE NI AODHA

LEO Varadkar has said he and his partner Matt Barrett have pulled back from being in the public eye amid increasing homophobia.

The Taoiseach also insisted he is "no posher" than Mary Lou McDonald as he opened up about his sexuality and his potential plans to have a family.

He said he believes his relationship with doctor Matt Barrett is treated differently than that of other political leaders because he is gay and not married.

He added: "I do think to a certain extent though, as well, at least for a couple of years, we were quite public in our relationship. We have pulled back from that a bit.