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'I'm looking forward to the weeks ahead' - Taoiseach confirms election to be called this week

The Taoiseach has confirmed that he aims to call a general election later this week. Speaking on his way into Cabinet this morning, Simon Harris said he expects the election campaign to officially begin by the end of the week. According to Newstalk, ...

05 Nov 2024 at 13:32

National News

Risk of 'transatlantic trade shock' increased due to election of Trump says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that the risk of a transatlantic trade shock has increased due to the election of Donald Trump as US President. The Taoiseach made the comments regarding Trump's win in the US election as he arrived at the European ...

07 Nov 2024 at 15:54

National News

Government only offers parents' box rooms, rip-off rents or emigration says Mary Lou McDonald

With the General Election expected to be announced this week, Mary Lou McDonald has told the Dáil that people across Ireland are being forced to live with the Government's "joint failure" in addressing the housing crisis. Speaking in Leinster ...

05 Nov 2024 at 16:32

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Errigal College student honoured with Naughton Scholarship

Daria Kolomiychuk, a former student of Errigal College, Letterkenny, has made history as the only recipient from Donegal to be awarded the prestigious Naughton Foundation Scholarship this year. The scholarship, worth €24,000, was presented ...

18 Oct 2024 at 10:49

Election

'What a surprise' - People react to confirmation of General Election dates

Taoiseach Simon Harris has finally announced his intention to call the General Election this Friday, 8 November. The Taoiseach told RTE's Six One that he will call for the dissolution of the Dáil on Friday with the hopes of polling day ...

06 Nov 2024 at 20:45

National News

Taoiseach ‘will not alter behaviour’ following attacks on politicians

The Taoiseach has said he will not “allow” attacks on politicians to influence his behaviour, one day after an assassination attempt on his Slovakian counterpart. Simon Harris made the comments after expressing “solidarity, thoughts, ...

16 May 2024 at 13:10

National News

Gaza closer to ‘grisly milestone’ of 40,000 deaths, as Taoiseach condemns strike

The Taoiseach has said that this weekend brings the “grisly milestone” of 40,000 deaths in Gaza “a step closer”, as he condemned an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter. Around 80 people were killed in the strike on the ...

11 Aug 2024 at 07:00

National News

Taoiseach Simon Harris' parents rescue the 'world's cutest' puppies!

Taoiseach Simon Harris has shared a sweet snap of his parent's new rescue puppies, online. The 37-year-old Taoiseach shared a series of photos online of the new puppies, Bear and Teddy. Bart and Mary Harris, Simon's parents, ...

20 May 2024 at 16:35

National News

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spanish Prime Minister discuss recognition of Palestinian state

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Spainish Prime Minister Pedró Sánchez have discussed the wish of both Ireland and Spain to recognise the State of Palestine. In a social media post release on Monday the Taoiseach said this: ...

06 May 2024 at 13:00

National News

How the Government will spend €14 billion Apple tax revenue to be outlined on Budget day

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he hopes to outline how the €14 billion Apple tax revenue will be spent on Budget day, October 1. Last week, the European Commission ruled that Apple had underpaid €13 billion in tax ...

19 Sept 2024 at 07:35

National News

‘Offensive’ to call active farmers 'land hoarders', Taoiseach says

Exemptions for farmers are required before the residential land tax can be introduced, the Taoiseach has said. The Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) is designed to be charged each year on land that is zoned ...

20 Aug 2024 at 14:50

National News

Taoiseach Simon Harris says Eurovision should not be 'geopolitical'

Taoiseach Simon Harris has weighed in on his opinion of Ireland awarding Israel 10 points in the Eurovision. The Taoiseach's comments follow Ireland's entrant Bambie Thug's accusations that Israeli ...

13 May 2024 at 16:04

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