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Politicians ‘almost always tell the truth,’ Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says ahead of last Cabinet meeting
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Leo Varadkar: No scandal influenced decision to step down as Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said his successor Simon Harris has 'a tough job' deciding who will stay in ...
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Politicians ‘almost always tell the truth,’ Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says ahead of last Cabinet meeting
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Leo Varadkar: No scandal influenced decision to step down as Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said his successor Simon Harris has 'a tough job' deciding who will stay in ...
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Stardust fire: Simon Harris to give state apology: Simon Harris will give a formal State apology to families and victims of the Stardust fire in the Dáil.
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Simon Harris condemns attacks on police in County Wicklow: Six people were arrested following a protest outside of a site earmarked for asylum seekers.
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‘Very simple answer’ needed on legality of wearing balaclavas at protests, Simon Harris says
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2024/04/24/very-simple-answer-needed-on-legality-of-wearing-balaclavas-at-protests-simon-harris-says/
Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost: Simon Harris says 'affordability very much varies depending on the person ...
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Harris 'frustrated' about protests still happening outside politicians' homes
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Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris Dukes It Out on TikTok: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most ...
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Aidan Regan: Fine Gael’s centre-right politics is dead unless under-40s can own homes
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Ireland won’t cede its tax veto, Harris says: The taoiseach was responding to a report by a former Italian premier which recommended the EU should strip ...
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Paid articlePaid ‘I nearly chickened out the night before’ – Leo Varadkar says on stepping down as Taoiseach
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Final countdown: Inside the coalition’s priorities as Simon Harris takes office a year from election
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Paid articlePaid Leo Varadkar to reveal why he stepped down as Taoiseach on the Late Late Show: Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will appear on this week’s Late Late Show in his ...
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Recognize Palestine, Irish prime minister to tell EU leaders ｜ DPA: Ireland's new prime minister said on Wednesday he will use his first EU summit in ...
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Firms make push for PRSI rebate scheme to offset rising costs: Simon Harris has created an expectation among business owners that a significant support package ...
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Hot meals for an extra 150,000 primary pupils from today: The Hot School Meals Programme has been expanded with 900 more primary schools joining the scheme.
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Taoiseach horrified by “chilling” protest outside Roderic O'Gorman's home
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Ireland ‘won’t be waiting’ for EU to recognise Palestine : Simon Harris said that Ireland will seek allies in an effort to recognise Palestine ...
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Paid articlePaid Gardaí: Violence at protest in Newtownmountkennedy driven by far-right agitators: Group from Dublin believed to have 'agitated' protesters outside planned ...
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Taoiseach Simon Harris: ‘Honour and hard work in a busy week I will never forget’
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Paid articlePaid Fine Gael ard fheis: Kate O’Connell mulls return to politics after ‘dark chapter’ under Varadkar
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Paid articlePaid Close to 40,000 new homes will be delivered this year, says Harris: Extension to waiver on development levies and water connection rebates is announced
irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-planning/2024/04/24/close-to-40000-new-homes-will-be-delivered-this-year-says-harris/
Varadkar warns against ‘toxicity’ of political debate as Harris elected taoiseach
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Paid articlePaid Justice Minister's decision not to attend GRA conference 'extremely disappointing'
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Simon Harris poised to become taoiseach: At 37, Mr Harris is a year younger than Leo Varadkar was when he took the same job in 2017.
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
'Disappointing' start to 2024 as new housing completions drop 12%: Unexpected fall at odds with forecasts with 'exponential' increase necessary to keep ...
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Ireland working with Spain and others to build support for recognition of Palestine
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/12/ireland-working-with-spain-and-others-to-build-support-for-recognition-of-palestine/
Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on troops: ‘Absurd that Russia would effectively have veto’ on Irish peacekeeping ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/18/harris-confirms-government-plan-to-abandon-triple-lock-restriction-on-troops/
Simon Harris’s first EU summit turns into bunfight over tax, subsidies and sovereignty
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Paid articlePaid Micheál Martin expresses support for Stardust redress scheme: Taoiseach Simon Harris is to offer those affected a State apology in the Dáil on Tuesday
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Stardust tragedy: Taoiseach apologises to families and confirms Dáil apology for Tuesday
irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2024/04/20/stardust-tragedy-taoiseach-apologises-to-families-and-confirms-dail-apology-for-tuesday/
Harris calls on Israel and Iran to avoid 'catastrophe': Simon Harris, speaking in Brussels, has called for a de-escalation in tensions between Israel ...
irishtimes.com/video/politics/2024/04/18/harris-calls-on-israel-and-iran-to-avoid-catastrophe/
Claire Brock’s Diary: A historic week on air, and yet the school lunches still need making
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Paid articlePaid Harris in Brussels today for first foreign engagement as taoiseach : The trip will be seen as a show of EU solidarity as it comes just days after he was elected
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Paid articlePaid British-Irish relationship ‘a lot better’ today than a year ago – taoiseach: Simon Harris said he was from a generation that was more familiar with London ...
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Paid articlePaid Leo Varadkar: United Ireland 'should never be about money': Mr Varadkar reacted to a study which suggested the initial cost could be between €8bn and €20bn a ...
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250,000 homes pledge not a ‘smooth delivery’ of 50,000 a year – Simon Harris: The Fine Gael leader said that ‘increasing the scale of ambition’ was as important ...
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Paid articlePaid Burke and O’Donovan promoted to cabinet as reshuffle unfolds : Patrick O’Donovan is also to be appointed to Higher Education as Simon Harris shakes up his ...
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Paid articlePaid Simon Harris to raise Ireland’s intention to recognise Palestine with Von der Leyen
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/11/simon-harris-to-raise-irelands-intention-to-recognise-palestine-with-von-der-leyen/
800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, Dáil told: A quarter of a million hospital appointments were cancelled last year, including 800 chemotherapy ...
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Ireland should not 'fear' EU defence debate - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland should not "be fearful" of a debate ...
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LIVE: Simon Harris confirmed as new Irish prime minister at parliament: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Sketch: Energetic Simon Harris’ unstoppable force fights the immovable object of Fine Gael malaise
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Paid articlePaid Harris says becoming Taoiseach ‘quite a rollercoaster’: In his first broadcast interview since taking up the top role at Government, Mr Harris also said that the ...
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Threat to democracy: Conspiracy groups 'becoming increasingly more extreme'
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Séamas O'Reilly: There's a Taoiseach who's younger than me now, for some reason
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Simon Harris: Ireland's future head of government takes tough tone against Israel
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Simon Harris confirms scope for budget tax changes but shuts down further speculation
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Paid articlePaid Opposition fumes as Harris does not take first Leaders' Questions as Taoiseach
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Naughton and Burke tipped for promotion in Simon Harris's new cabinet : Sources say geography and gender will be major considerations in new appointments
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Delay ‘not credible any longer’: Recognition of state of Palestine expected in coming weeks
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/10/delay-not-credible-any-longer-recognition-of-state-of-palestine-expected-in-coming-weeks/
Eamon Dunphy: ‘I’m lucky — I would have been dead in the age of social media’: Friday morning in Ranelagh village and Eamon Dunphy opens the door of his ...
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Paid articlePaid Cameras to catch and fine red-light offenders to be introduced later this year: The new technology is to be rolled out as Eamon Ryan says large numbers of ...
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Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: A comprehensive ...
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Simon Harris and Rishi Sunak engage over NI in telephone call: Mr Harris and Mr Sunak welcome the restoration of power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland.
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Terry Prone: Sinn Féin’s stale predictability leaves it as cutting edge as a butter knife
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Paid articlePaid All smiles as coalition moves to outflank Sinn Féin in twilight months: Government parties have regrouped following election of Simon Harris as Taoiseach
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Paid articlePaid Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds
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Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month: There were 38 properties within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme ...
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TikTok's popularity among European politicians rises despite security fears: When Simon Harris became Ireland's prime minister-in-waiting in March ...
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“We Are Repulsed by Your Actions”: New Irish Prime Minister Sends Message to Netanyahu
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Simon Harris to attend his first EU summit as Taoiseach: Simon Harris will attend his first EU summit as Taoiseach in Brussels later this evening ...
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Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim : Simon Harris hit out at Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for what he called 'faux ...
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Airlines may face higher fines for failing to check travel documents under immigration review
irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2024/04/18/airlines-may-face-higher-fines-for-failing-to-check-travel-documents-under-immigration-review/
Fine Gael faithful push for more business supports but Harris rules out mini budget
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Paid articlePaid Leo Varadkar to make last visit to NI as taoiseach: He will attend the first meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in more than two years.
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Israel criticises Harris for not mentioning Gaza hostages: Israel's foreign ministry has denounced Taoiseach Simon Harris for not mentioning the hostages ...
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Simon Harris: ‘new kid on the block’ is seen as an ‘unknown quantity’ in Brussels
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/12/taoiseach-harris-seen-as-an-unknown-quantity-in-brussels/
Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with ‘no regrets’ as Harris loyalists eye promotion
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/09/varadkar-resigns-as-taoiseach-with-no-regrets-as-harris-loyalists-eye-promotion/
‘No-show Taoiseach’: Harris lambasted for being ‘as láthair’ on first full day in office
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/10/no-show-taoiseach-harris-lambasted-for-being-as-lathair-on-first-full-day-in-office/
Leo Varadkar to meet with Northern leaders in last major job as Taoiseach: Varadkar will formally resign as coalition leader on Monday evening
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Paid articlePaid Bertie Ahern says Government should have called general election in June instead of serving full term
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Miriam Lord: Simon Harris hares around the Dáil like the Duracell bunny - but then the battery goes flat
irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2024/04/25/miriam-lord-harris-hares-around-the-dail-like-the-duracell-bunny-but-then-the-battery-goes-flat/
Joe Humphreys: Is a ‘loss of narrative’ leading the world astray?: Unthinkable: Individuals and society at large need a coherent storyline to give us hope for ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/22/politics-is-all-about-managing-the-present-what-people-need-is-a-story-of-the-future/
Israel hits out at Simon Harris's first speech as Taoiseach for not mentioning hostages
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Counselling services put in place for Stardust families: Counselling services have been in put in place for those impacted by the Stardust disaster ...
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Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar: Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate ...
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Cabinet reshuffle: High-stakes hybrid of chess and musical chairs: The incoming taoiseach’s first task will be the appointment of his cabinet ...
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Paid articlePaid Jennifer O'Connell: ‘No bull, no spin’: The problem with a Taoiseach who is extremely online
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Varadkar: 'It has been the most fulfilling and rewarding time of my life'
irishtimes.com/video/politics/oireachtas/2024/04/09/varadkar-it-has-been-the-most-fulfilling-and-rewarding-time-of-my-life/
‘You spent €2bn at the weekend’: How Eamon Ryan tackled Micheál Martin over giveaway promises
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Paid articlePaid Economic relations dominate Simon Harris’ first call with Sunak as Taoiseach : Return of Stormont and Gaza also topped the agenda in the discussion between ...
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