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Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting
Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit
McGregor told reporters in the West Wing that he was going to voice concerns about immigration issues in Ireland when he spoke to US President Trump

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris: Ireland faces 'significant period of turbulence' as US-EU trade war escalates 
Speaking in Philadelphia, Tánaiste called for negotiations, saying: 'We need to be calm, we need to be reasonable, and we need to be willing to engage intensively'

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris: EU and US should discuss tariffs to avoid trade war
As Ursula von der Leyen announces retaliatory levies on €26bn of US goods, Tánaiste urges engagement instead of 'tit-for-tat' tariffs 

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach visit to the US
Martin to pitch Trump on ‘two-way street’ of US-Irish investment
Mr Trump will host the Taoiseach in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday as part of the Irish Government’s traditional St Patrick’s programme of overseas engagements

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Coronavirus
Large energy users 'at risk' if Ireland's grid gets attacked — Tánaiste
It is understood the taskforce will consider the lessons from 'Exercise Cathal', which ‘war-gamed’ a scenario in which Ireland’s gas pipelines were damaged.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Tánaiste denies US trade imbalance was discussed in call with Marco Rubio
Simon Harris said the trade imbalance was not specifically referenced during the 20-minute conversation with Marco Rubio

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Ireland not at point of dropping case on Legacy Act, Harris says
The case remains active, with ministers in Dublin wanting to see how Labour resolves its concerns over the legislation before any decision is taken to withdraw the action

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Russian invasion of Ukraine
Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach
Ties between the EU and the US appeared under strain after Mr Trump said security guarantees for Ukraine will be left to Europe

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
‘Not acceptable’ that Irish aid prevented from entering Gaza, Harris says
Four trucks carrying Irish-funded supplies are among those which Israel have halted from travelling to Gaza from Jordan

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Tánaiste to bring legislation to amend triple lock 
Tánaiste to bring legislation to amend triple lock 
UN Security Council would no longer have a role in sanctioning Defence Forces to take part in peacekeeping missions

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Simon Harris comments
Simon Harris 'convinced' country needs fighter jets to intercept hostile aircraft
The Tánaiste said 'I think we are living in a geo-security and geo-political environment that is volatile and we have a lot of catching up to do'

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Millions spent on repairs and spare parts for ageing government jet
Millions spent on repairs and spare parts for ageing government jet
The aircraft, originally purchased for over €9.8m, is now worth just over €2m

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

EU Commissioner nomination
Plan for major European summit in Ireland next year
Simon Harris will seek agreement on Tuesday for Ireland to host a summit of the European Political Community (EPC)

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris attending Gaza event with Unrwa chief
At an informal dinner in Brussels, delegates will hear from Philippe Lazzarini that Unrwa's funding situation is at a critical point and it is facing into an existential crisis

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris: Ireland should raise its defence budget to €3bn
In an exclusive interview, Tánaiste Simon Harris says the raised €1.5bn defence budget target should be 'the floor', and that State agencies must prioritise housing projects

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

Stock house building
House prices unlikely to drop for a few years, says Tánaiste
New figures released yesterday show that house prices rose faster in 2024 than in 2023

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Programme for Government
Simon Harris to meet world's foreign ministers in South Africa as Ireland takes part in G20 for first time
Government statement said 'global trade and current political developments are being discussed' at the meeting

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris appear at odds over housing policy 
Mr Harris said he would not be in favour of abolishing rent controls, contrary to what Taoiseach Micheál Martin had said on the issue

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Ireland pledges €20m for UNWRA as Tánaiste urges Israel to drop its ban
Ireland pledges €20m for UNWRA as Tánaiste urges Israel to drop its ban
Simon Harris urged governments to support UNRWA, and appealed to Israel to reconsider its law banning it which came into effect on January 30

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Many EU nations in 'full war preparation mode', raising pressure on Irish neutrality
Many EU nations in 'full war preparation mode', raising pressure on Irish neutrality
Figures published last month in the Irish Examiner showed that Ireland remains stuck at the bottom of the EU table for defence spending — just 0.2% of GDP

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Katherine Zappone appointment
Elaine Loughlin: Paschal Donohoe may be the foreign minister Ireland needs now
From Trump's tariff threats to our outlying position on Palestine — Ireland is navigating increasingly turbulent times and must have a foreign minister with dexterity and discretion

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Taoiseach visit to Naas
S Colin Sheridan: Political leaders must reclaim high ground in a moral vacuum 
Muddying the waters to make them seem deep — this seems to be what a lot of Irish politics is about right now

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Israel-Hamas conflict
Ireland may adopt working definition of antisemitism
State has signed up to International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance but has not implemented its definition of antisemitism

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

Taoiseach in talks in Brussels on how best to secure Ukraine's future
Taoiseach in talks in Brussels on how best to secure Ukraine's future
Last time EU leaders will meet before Donald Trump takes over as US president

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Simon Harris 'proud' TDs are united on Gaza
Simon Harris 'proud' TDs are united on Gaza
Comments came as Israel announced the closure of its embassy in Dublin, in light of what it described as the 'extreme anti-Israel policy of the Irish government'

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Israeli foreign minister labels Taoiseach Simon Harris as 'antisemitic' 
Israeli foreign minister labels Taoiseach Simon Harris as 'antisemitic' 
Israel announced on Monday that it will open an embassy in Moldova to replace its outpost in Dublin

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election
Government must face up to ‘disaffection from politics’ after Hutch votes, says Harris
Mr Hutch ran in the Dublin central constituency in last month's election and came close to securing a seat, narrowly losing to Labour's Marie Sherlock

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

No clarity on Taoiseach role as Cabinet meets for first time since election
No clarity on Taoiseach role as Cabinet meets for first time since election
Formal talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to get underway on Wednesday

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

MANDY KELLY
'It's been 1,000 days since I saw my children': Irish mum's plea to Egyptian president
Her husband locked Mandy into an apartment and drove the children — Zayn, aged 6, and Kareem, aged 3 — to a secret location

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer Ireland visit
Irish legal action against British government over Legacy Act remains, says Harris
Taoiseach said: 'We exercised every diplomatic, political avenue possible but unfortunately it wasn’t possible to convince the then-British Government of the need to stop'

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
In a veiled jab at Fianna Fáil, Mr Harris said: 'I think fewer public musings and more concrete engagement is the way to proceed'

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Party sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' outgoing Tánaiste should take the helm for longer than Simon Harris despite Fine Gael's suggestion of an even split to maintain 'parity of esteem' 

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Fine Gael will be left wondering why seats there for the taking were not won 
Strategic missteps saw the party lose seats in Kerry and Wexford

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Six things we learned on the campaign trail today
Election 2024: Six things we learned on the campaign trail today
One of the more bizarre encounters of the campaign took place on Thursday, as Tánaiste Micheál Martin canvassed in Greystones alongside Stephen Donnelly

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Taoiseach speaks with Lebanese prime minister as two leaders welcome ceasefire
Taoiseach speaks with Lebanese prime minister as two leaders welcome ceasefire
Mr Harris said that Ireland was ready to assist Lebanon in any way possible, which included the Defence Forces continued prescence as part of the UNIFIL mission

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Simon Harris's weakness has not been lack of empathy, but economic cop-on
A campaign strewn with gaffes and missteps has seen the party descend from clear election favourite to level pegging with Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin

 Listen | Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

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Taoiseach to speak with Lebanese prime minister after agreement of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Taoiseach to speak with Lebanese prime minister after agreement of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Ahead of the conversation with Najib Mikati, Simon Harris said it will offer an opportunity to reflect on how the opportunity should be used by all parties to secure a permanent peace

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Election 2024: Taoiseach 'can't commit' to decriminalising cannabis 
Simon Harris said it is a 'complex issue'

 Listen | Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

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Party Leaders Podcast ep4: Simon Harris on why he believes Irish people want stable government
Party Leaders Podcast ep4: Simon Harris on why he believes Irish people want stable government
Taoiseach Simon Harris acknowledges that the election campaign has not gone as smoothly as he would like in the run up to polling day on November 29

 Listen | Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

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Six things we learned on the campaign trail today
Six things we learned on the campaign trail today
Labour today kicked off with accusations that Fine Gael are launching “Operation Fear”, while at the same time splurging on their own “hare-brained schemes”

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Six things to look out for ahead of the final debate
Election 2024: Six things to look out for ahead of the final debate
The Taoiseach's manner, Mary Lou McDonald's grasp of economics and Micheál Martin's strategy will come under the spotlight tonight

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Taoiseach rejects comparison between Conor McGregor and election candidate John McGahon
Taoiseach rejects comparison between Conor McGregor and election candidate John McGahon
When it was put to Simon Harris on Monday that both men were found civilly liable of assault, he responded: 'I'm actually struggling to dignify that with an answer'

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Somebody needs to have farmers' backs
Election 2024: Somebody needs to have farmers' backs
Friday's general election is coming at a pivotal time for Irish agriculture 

 Listen | Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

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Taoiseach's interaction with care worker 'defining moment' of election campaign
Cork carer 'hopeful' but 'not confident' of changes after exchange with Simon Harris
Mr Harris phoned Charlotte Fallon to apologise for not giving her the time she 'deserved' to discuss her concerns as he was canvassing in Kanturk last Friday

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

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