It appears Leo Varadkar might not be the biggest fan of the the Late Late Show, judging by his recent comments.
The Tanaiste gave the RTE show a bit of a dig while giving a speech in the Project Arts Centre on Tuesday.
Leo was looking back on his time during lockdown, revealing the shows he watched during the pandemic, according to Extra.ie.
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The Fine Gael politician said he spent time watching the Late Late Show, but it's something he 'doesn't have to do again.'
"‘I’ll never forget watching Normal People during that first lockdown. And even those nights in every Friday night watching the Late Late Show which is something I never did before and don’t have to do again," the Tanaiste said at the conference.
The comment against comes as the Government launch a new scheme which is designed to support people working in the arts.
Thousands of artists will receive a weekly income of €325 per week under the pilot scheme.
The Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be available to 2,000 musicians, artist and other creatives over a three year period, guaranteeing a fixed income for those struggling in an industry where many are below the poverty line.
Culture Minister Catherine Martin hailed the scheme as "a new era" for the arts in Ireland at its launch at the Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar earlier today.
She said: "As our artists and creative professionals emerge from the devastating impact of the pandemic, the Government is committed to providing an unprecedented level of support as they seek to rebuild their livelihoods.
"I want the arts not just to recover, but to flourish. That is why I secured funding to help realise this scheme, which was a key priority for me in the Budget."
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