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Harris unavailable for Leaders’ Questions due to Sunak and Zelensky phone calls

It is “wholly unacceptable” that new Taoiseach Simon Harris did not attend the resumption of the Dail following his appointment, Sinn Fein has said. Opposition parties criticised the Government for voting through changes to the Dail order of ...

10 Apr 2024 at 18:19

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Strong reactions online to Taoiseach Simon Harris' new social media bio

Social media users have weighed in on their thoughts of new Taoiseach Simon Harris updating his X bio (formerly Twitter) to reflect his new leadership role. X users have reacted to Mr Harris changing his profile to state his new role in ...

10 Apr 2024 at 15:03

Northern Ireland

From mistaken ‘schoolboy’ on tour to TikTok Taoiseach Simon Harris

The Irish Parliament erupted in laughter when a Government minister admitted she mistook the now Taoiseach, Simon Harris, for a member of a school tour in his early days as a TD. When Heather Humphreys first saw Mr Harris in the Dail ...

09 Apr 2024 at 20:31

National News

Sunak and Zelensky congratulate new Irish leader

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has congratulated new Irish premier Simon Harris on his appointment. Mr Harris became Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach on Tuesday, taking over from Leo Varadkar. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Sunak ...

09 Apr 2024 at 17:29

Simon Harris: From an ‘accidental’ activist to Ireland’s TikTok Taoiseach

Northern Ireland

Simon Harris: The ‘energetic commnunicator’ set to be elected as Irish premier

Simon Harris, a social media-savvy politician who was inspired to get into politics after his brother’s autism diagnosis, has become Ireland’s youngest premier. Mr Harris was formally sworn in at the President of Ireland’s ...

09 Apr 2024 at 16:26

National News

Simon Harris poised to become Ireland’s next premier

The Dail parliament in Dublin has convened ahead of the expected election of Simon Harris as Ireland’s next premier and the country’s youngest leader. The 37-year-old father-of-two will be appointed Ireland’s 15th ...

09 Apr 2024 at 11:49

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‘New chapter’ in Varadkar’s life as Ireland selects new premier

Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate, Leo Varadkar has said in his final speech before a new Irish premier was appointed. Mr Varadkar, who formally resigned as Taoiseach on ...

09 Apr 2024 at 14:26

National News

Simon Harris brings new faces into Cabinet in reshuffle

Simon Harris completed his first task after becoming Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach by filling Cabinet vacancies. The new premier and Fine Gael leader promoted two junior ministerial colleagues to the Enterprise ...

09 Apr 2024 at 23:16

National News

Irish parliament backs Simon Harris to become youngest Taoiseach

Ireland’s Dail parliament has backed the nomination of Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as the country’s new Taoiseach. TDs voted 88 to 69 in support of Mr Harris, who will now travel to the official residence ...

09 Apr 2024 at 14:27

National News

Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has become Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach The 37-year-old’s appointment was confirmed during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins at his official residence at Aras an ...

09 Apr 2024 at 16:19

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Taoiseach Simon Harris condemns arson attack on building earmarked for asylum seekers

Taoiseach Simon Harris has criticised the people behind an arson attack on a building that was earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation. The fire, at Trudder House in Newtownmountkennedy in Co ...

15 Apr 2024 at 15:51

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Simon Harris poised to become Taoiseach as he confirms Fine Gael leadership bid

Simon Harris is set for a clear run to become the next taoiseach after announcing he will stand to be the leader of Fine Gael. The Further and Higher Education Minister announced his ...

21 Mar 2024 at 19:06

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