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People 'snorting coke and taking pills are supporting violence and murder' - Minister Harris

Minister for Justice Simon Harris has told the Dáil he is concerned about the growing acceptance of drug use in the country, which is in turn supporting the violence and murder carried out by criminals. People who use drugs need to be aware that it ...

16 Feb 2023 at 16:38

Local News

McConalogue keeps agriculture portfolio, but EU Commissioner speculation continues

While Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has retained the Agriculture portfolio following Simon Harris's election as Taoiseach, speculation abounds regarding a possibly candidacy for Ireland's next European Commissioner. As expected, Harris made no ...

10 Apr 2024 at 12:23

Local News

Taoiseach outlines concerns as Private Seán Rooney suspect due in Lebanon court

With the main suspect in the killing of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon is due back in court next week, the Taoiseach has outlined concerns over the case to Lebanese officials. Mohammad Ayyad, the only person yet to be charged in relation to ...

31 May 2024 at 12:43

Northern Ireland

McDonald under pressure to apologise to teenager at centre of text controversy

Mary Lou McDonald is coming under further pressure to issue an apology to a teenager who was sent “inappropriate” texts by a former Sinn Fein senator. Taoiseach Simon Harris has accused the Sinn Fein leader of being “silent” on the calls ...

21 Oct 2024 at 15:09

National News

Simon Harris: A savvy politician who has long eyed the role of Irish premier

After Leo Varadkar’s whirlwind resignation, Simon Harris is set to become the new leader of Fine Gael and Ireland’s next premier. In a matter of hours, the Wicklow TD garnered a plethora of parliamentarians, MEPs and councillors to back ...

21 Mar 2024 at 19:32

National News

World needs to do more to bring about ceasefire in Middle East – Harris

World leaders need to do more to bring about a ceasefire in the Middle East, Irish premier Simon Harris has said. Speaking while attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Mr Harris said Israel had effectively opened up a second ...

24 Sept 2024 at 19:32

National News

Exploding device attacks in Lebanon ‘utterly despicable’, says Harris

The exploding device attacks in the Lebanon are “utterly despicable and extraordinarily dangerous”, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris said the safety of Irish troops currently based in the country on UN missions was an “absolute ...

19 Sept 2024 at 21:49

National News

Government to ‘reflect’ on inquiry calls over alleged abuse by Michael Shine

The Government will “reflect” on calls for a public inquiry into alleged sexual abuses by “prolific abuser” Michael Shine, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris described Shine as a “vile paedophile” who has brought pain and misery ...

19 Aug 2024 at 16:08

National News

Cabinet to agree ‘more challenging’ housing targets of 50,000 a year

The Cabinet is set to agree on new housing targets that will see the Government build 50,000 houses a year until 2030. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said the new targets will be a “significant increase” on previous figures ...

05 Nov 2024 at 11:41

National News

Sinn Fein calls for end to Fine Gael and Fianna Fail ‘stranglehold’ on housing

House prices will continue to rise until 2029 if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael return to power, Sinn Fein’s housing spokesperson has said. Eoin O Broin urged voters to end the two Civil War parties’ “stranglehold” on housing policy ...

23 Nov 2024 at 19:53

National News

Fine Gael pledges to spend 10bn euro of Apple money on housing

Fine Gael has pledged to spend 10 billion euro of Apple tax money on housing as Simon Harris said first-time buyer schemes were red line issues for the party. The party is committing to deliver 303,000 homes over the next six ...

11 Nov 2024 at 15:54

National News

Harris hopes parties engage in ‘good-spirited political match’ during campaign

Taoiseach Simon Harris said he hopes political parties will engage in a “good-spirited political match” in the remaining weeks of the General Election campaign. Mr Harris said he has “good respect” for Fianna Fail leader ...

16 Nov 2024 at 16:08

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