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Martin to avoid ruffling any feathers in cabinet reshuffle: Sources say Taoiseach will play it safe and maintain status quo, while Donohoe and McGrath are likely ...
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Martin to avoid ruffling any feathers in cabinet reshuffle: Sources say Taoiseach will play it safe and maintain status quo, while Donohoe and McGrath are likely ...
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MicheĂĄl Martin pledges further cost of living supports and tax cuts in bid to woo voters
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âVery simple answerâ needed on legality of wearing balaclavas at protests, Simon Harris says
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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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MicheĂĄl Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn FĂŠin over its EU policies: The TĂĄnaiste and Fianna FĂĄil leader was speaking as the partyâs Ard Fheis got ...
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Harris 'frustrated' about protests still happening outside politicians' homes
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Taoiseach horrified by âchillingâ protest outside Roderic O'Gorman's home
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TĂĄnaiste visits refugee camp during Middle East visit: TĂĄnaiste MicheĂĄl Martin has visited a UNRWA Palestinian refugee camp south of the Jordanian capital Amman ...
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TĂĄnaiste says no row over budget among party leaders: TĂĄnaiste MicheĂĄl Martin has said there was no row at the party leaders meeting about budget promises.
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Stardust families endured 'living nightmare' - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Simon Harris has apologised on behalf of the State to the families of the victims ...
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MicheĂĄl Martin criticises âabsurdâ claims by Israeli ambassador on Irish attitude to Hamas
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/micheal-martin-criticises-absurd-claims-by-israeli-ambassador-on-irish-attitude-to-hamas/
Taoiseach Simon Harris: âHonour and hard work in a busy week I will never forgetâ
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'Difficult to comprehend' Gaza bombing campaign - Martin: TĂĄnaiste MicheĂĄl Martin has said it was "very difficult to comprehend" what he ...
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MicheĂĄl Martin: More housing, a bumper tax package, and the âhard realityâ of the split Vat rate
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Ireland âwonât be waitingâ for EU to recognise Palestine : Simon Harris said that Ireland will seek allies in an effort to recognise Palestine ...
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'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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MicheĂĄl Martin wants patent referendum delayed for âproper preparationâ: Martin claimed the proposal was not due to the overwhelming defeats of the family and ...
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Simon Harris pledges 250,000 homes over next five years in maiden speech as Fine Gael leader
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Ireland will soon formally recognise State of Palestine, TĂĄnaiste tells DĂĄil: Ireland and some other EU states to announce formal recognition of Palestine once ...
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MicheĂĄl Martin expresses support for Stardust redress scheme: Taoiseach Simon Harris is to offer those affected a State apology in the DĂĄil on Tuesday
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Stardust tragedy: Taoiseach apologises to families and confirms DĂĄil apology for Tuesday
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon âtriple lockâ restriction on troops: âAbsurd that Russia would effectively have vetoâ on Irish peacekeeping ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/18/harris-confirms-government-plan-to-abandon-triple-lock-restriction-on-troops/
TĂĄnaiste to stress Ireland's 'unwavering support' during trip to Rafah border
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Folk festivals and beer gardens in Bavaria: smoking weed strictly prohibited: Bavaria was unable to stop the partial legalization of cannabis. In response ...
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Quick Glance: Bavaria Tightens Rules on Cannabis Consumption
- Bavaria prohibits cannabis consumption at festivals, beer gardens, and designated smoking areas.
- The Health Minister emphasizes protecting children, establishing clear rules for event organizers.
- The ban includes beer gardens, smoking areas, the Englischer Garten in Munich, and Hofgarten Bayreuth.
- Restrictions on cultivation associations and significant fines for violations of the new cannabis law in Bavaria are implemented.
Claire Brockâs Diary: A historic week on air, and yet the school lunches still need making
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More ministers would ease pressure on 'overloaded departments'Â â TĂĄnaiste
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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/
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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800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, DĂĄil told: A quarter of a million hospital appointments were cancelled last year, including 800 chemotherapy ...
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Fianna FĂĄil 'the party of action on housing', says Martin: TĂĄnaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs MicheĂĄl Martin has said that Fianna FĂĄil is the ...
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Eamon Dunphy: âIâm lucky â I would have been dead in the age of social mediaâ: Friday morning in Ranelagh village and Eamon Dunphy opens the door of his ...
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Harris completes steadfast journey to become Ireland's youngest premier: When Simon Harris made headlines in his local County Wicklow newspaper in 2003 for ...
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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.
Varadkar warns against âtoxicityâ of political debate as Harris elected taoiseach
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UNRWA schools provide hope to young Palestinians in Jordan: Set up to accommodate refugees fleeing the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Talbieh camp near Amman is home to ...
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Inhumanity on grand scale seen in denial of basic aid items: There is a far more sinister undercurrent to the denial of goods to people who have been blockaded ...
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Varadkar formally tenders resignation as Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar has formally tendered his resignation as Taoiseach to President Michael D Higgins at Ăras an ...
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Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn FÊin over health budget claim : Simon Harris hit out at Sinn FÊin leader Mary Lou McDonald for what he called 'faux ...
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SĂŠamas O'Reilly: There's a Taoiseach who's younger than me now, for some reason
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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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Simon Harris to raise Irelandâs 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/
TĂĄnaiste to meet aid workers at Rafah border crossing: More than two million registered Palestinian refugees live in Jordan, the largest number of all UNRWA ...
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Miriam Lord: Simon Harris hares around the DĂĄil 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/
Harris says becoming Taoiseach âquite a rollercoasterâ: In his first broadcast interview since taking up the top role at Government, Mr Harris also said that the ...
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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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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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âYou spent âŹ2bn at the weekendâ: How Eamon Ryan tackled MicheĂĄl Martin over giveaway promises
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Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with âno regretsâ as Harris loyalists eye promotion
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/09/varadkar-resigns-as-taoiseach-with-no-regrets-as-harris-loyalists-eye-promotion/
Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar: Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate ...
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âNo-show Taoiseachâ: Harris lambasted for being âas lĂĄthairâ 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/
Opposition fumes as Harris does not take first Leaders' Questions as Taoiseach
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Calls to expel Israeli ambassador 'simplistic' - Martin: TĂĄnaiste MicheĂĄl Martin has described calls from opposition parties to expel the Israeli ...
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Bertie Ahern would have called election for June in Simon Harrisâs position: Former taoiseach told reporters at Fianna FĂĄil ardfheis he believed Coalition would ...
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Government to extend Citywest hotel lease for refugees out to May 2025: Around 81,000 people who fled the war in Ukraine and a further 8,000 international ...
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MicheĂĄl Martin dismisses Willie OâDea's 'short-sighted' criticism: TĂĄnaiste says: 'Willie is looking at it totally through the lens of the party ...
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HSE attempts to pay substantial exit package to former top executive led to Government row
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/22/hse-attempts-to-pay-substantial-exit-package-to-former-top-executive-led-to-government-row/
Simon Harris stands by claim that FG-led government will build 250,000 homes by 2030
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âHe shouldnât have spokenâ â Antoinette Keegan hits out at SeĂĄn Haugheyâs DĂĄil statement on day of state apolo
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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, the âTikTok Taoiseach,â Is Irelandâs New Leader: The 37-year-old was sworn in Tuesday as the country's youngest ever leader, replacing Leo Varadkar ...
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Sinn FĂŠin claims Government 'deliberately made a choice' to underfund cancer services
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Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...
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Harris raises lack of garda roads policing resources: Taoiseach was told by RSA that driving test waiting times will average 10 weeks by the middle of the year
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Israel hits out at Simon Harris's first speech as Taoiseach for not mentioning hostagesÂ
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Head of Defence Forces to be promoted to four-star general rank if successful in bid for EU post
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/08/government-will-promote-head-of-defence-forces-to-four-star-general-rank-if-successful-for-eu-post/
Kate OâConnell: Varadkarâs decision to stand down was âend of dark enough chapter in my lifeâ
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/06/kate-oconnell-varadkars-decision-to-stand-down-was-end-of-dark-enough-chapter-in-my-life/
Jennifer O'Connell: âNo bull, no spinâ: The problem with a Taoiseach who is extremely online
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/14/no-bull-no-spin-the-problem-with-a-taoiseach-who-is-extremely-online/
Elaine Loughlin: Statesman Simon's good faith met with stinging criticism: Elaine Loughlin: Statesman Simon's good faith met with stinging criticism: A ...
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Lack of data sharing on road crashes 'nonsense' - Martin: The lack of sharing of data on road collisions is "nonsense" and should be resolved ...
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Simon Harris denies charge that ceding gaeltacht brief to FF is an embarrassment: Taoiseach says FG could have taken role but Thomas Byrne is the right choice â ...
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Miriam Lord: Harrisâs first ardfheis as leader hears You Ainât Seen Nothinâ Yet ... a promise or a threat?
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/07/miriam-lord-harris-first-ardfheis-as-leader-hears-you-aint-seen-nothin-yet-a-promise-or-a-threat/
Fianna FĂĄil grassroots âoptimisticâ about outdoing Sinn FĂŠin in local elections: Party members express views on targets, party leaders and potential coalition ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/fianna-fail-grassroots-optimistic-about-local-elections-amid-sinn-fein-competition/
MicheĂĄl Martin defends Simon Harrisâ knowledge of EU and all-island issues: MicheĂĄl Martin defends Simon Harrisâ knowledge of EU and all-island issues: A ...
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âGet underage children off your appsâ, TĂĄnaiste warns social media giants: Government will force internet companies if they do not do so voluntarily ...
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Economic relations dominate Simon Harrisâ first call with Sunak as Taoiseach : Return of Stormont and Gaza also topped the agenda in the discussion between ...
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Simon Harrisâs vague commitments leave hardly a single area of Government untroubled
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No extra prison spaces despite Simon Harris pledge: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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MicheĂĄl Martin hit by second round of online fake cryptocurrency ads: It is understood that a number of cryptocurrency scam ads were posted on social media site ...
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Simon Harris officially appointed Taoiseach: Simon Harris has officially been appointed Taoiseach by President Higgins at Ăras an UachtarĂĄin.
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Bertie Ahern casts doubt on Fine Gael coalition claim as he refuses to rule out Ăras bid
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Harris scraps difficult proposals for focused approach to childcare, farms and business
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/harris-scraps-difficult-proposals-for-focused-approach-to-childcare-farms-and-business/
Fine Gael fears demotion of Helen McEntee from Justice ministry âcould feed far rightâ
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