Support for Fine Gael has been steadily rising while the approval rating for Taoiseach Simon Harris has also seen a significant uptick, according to a new opinion poll. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll shows a significant rise in support for Fine Gael, now the most popular political party in Ireland at 27 per cent, … Read more
Simon Harris reaches a milestone today, marking his 100th day as Taoiseach. His tenure already eclipses the 13 days in office experienced by the UK’s Keir Starmer. Despite Harris being a familiar face in Irish politics for nearly 15 years and a key figure during the Covid-19 crisis, it’s easy to overlook that his time … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris on Tuesday condemned the attack on Gardai in north Dublin’s Coolock, where anti-immigration demonstrators were involved in violent clashes with members of the police force at a site earmarked for the accomodation of asylum seekers. Harris also dismissed the idea that the disturbance was caused by a lack of engagement on the … Read more
In his keynote speech at the National Economic Dialogue on Monday, Taoiseach Simon Harris announced plans for further income tax cuts and a comprehensive cost-of-living package as part of Budget 2025. Harris emphasized the need for additional funding to support Ireland’s expanding population and protect the most vulnerable through proper indexing of income tax bands … Read more
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris firmly declared that Ireland won’t bear the brunt of solving immigration woes for other nations, in light of a surge in asylum seekers crossing from the UK through Northern Ireland. The PM’s remarks come amid tensions with Britain, though he didn’t directly name the UK. British PM Rishi Sunak rebutted … Read more
Simon Harris has been elected as Ireland’s 16th Taoiseach following a Dáil vote, securing a majority of 88 to 69. Proposed by Fine Gael and supported by Fianna Fáil, the Green Party, and several independents, Harris’s nomination faced opposition from other parties and independent groups, who called for an immediate election. During the debate, Tánaiste … Read more
In a bold move addressing key concerns, Prime Minister-designate Simon Harris has outlined his ambitious agenda at the Fine Gael party’s annual conference. Leading with housing and tax reform, Harris pledged to construct 250,000 homes within the next five years and introduced tax relief for earners under €50,000. Speaking before 2,000 delegates at the University … Read more
Simon Harris, the Prime Minister-designate of Dublin, is set to unveil comprehensive plans to revamp the country’s criminal justice system at the upcoming Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Galway. The centerpiece of the initiative is a stringent law and order plan that mandates a minimum sentence of life imprisonment for serious crimes, including murder. Notably, … Read more
Dublin: Simon Harris is set to ascend to the role of Prime Minister of Ireland, with his official election anticipated on April 9. However, despite the assurance of his majority, concerns loom over his governance due to the minority status of the current administration. With only 80 members out of 160 in the Irish Parliament, … Read more
In a significant development, Deputy Simon Coveney has announced his decision to forgo a cabinet position when the Dáil reconvenes next week. Coveney, who represents Cork South Central, conveyed this decision to Minister Simon Harris in a recent conversation. Despite stepping away from cabinet responsibilities, Coveney reaffirmed his dedication to serving his constituency as a … Read more
Simon Coveney, the Enterprise Minister, experiences another setback as one of his key advisors, Chris Donoghue, shifts allegiance to join Simon Harris’s team. This comes in the wake of Coveney losing his Fine Gael deputy leader position to Harris shortly after Harris took over as party leader from Leo Varadkar. The move further fuels speculation … Read more
Following the departure of Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has been elected as the new leader of Fine Gael. With no opposing candidates and widespread support from party members, Harris’s ascension was virtually assured. Expressing his emotions on assuming leadership, Harris emphasized his commitment to seeing the current coalition government through … Read more
In a dramatic turn of events, Simon Harris has clinched a pivotal agreement with fellow Cabinet member Heather Humphreys, positioning himself as the frontrunner for the Fine Gael leadership. Harris pledged to appoint Humphreys as the deputy leader of Fine Gael and ensure her retention in the Cabinet in exchange for her support in the … Read more
Simon Harris, the 37-year-old politician, is poised to become Ireland’s next Prime Minister as the leadership race within the leading party remains unopposed. With no challengers in sight, Harris is on track to lead both his party and the government, fulfilling a lifelong ambition. The anticipated appointment of Harris is expected to occur before the … Read more
The Minister for Justice Simon Harris launches an awareness campaign highlighting that threatening to share intimate images of another person is a crime with potentially serious consequences. The ‘Serious Consequences’ campaign – which will run on TV, cinema, local and national radio, digital and social media – seeks to empower victims by making them aware … Read more