Simon Harris

Irish coalition eyes re-election as rival Sinn Fein falters

Ireland's two main governing parties looked on course to return to power in an election on Friday thanks to a giveaway October budget and a loss of momentum by opposition…

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Irish PM’s party drops six points in pre-election polls

Ireland’s three main parties are almost neck and neck in the polls ahead of Friday’s general election, as the taoiseach, Simon Harris, struggles to contain the damage inflicted on his…

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Simon Harris Faces Election Setback Amid Viral Controversy

When Ireland’s fresh-faced Prime Minister Simon Harris called an early election, his ruling Fine Gael party hoped for a “Harris hop” driven by his strong personal popularity. But the center-ground…

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Ireland ready to go it alone and restrict trade ties with Israel

Ireland won’t wait for the rest of Europe to restrict trade with Israel over the occupation of the Palestinian territories and expects to receive legal advice next week on whether…

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Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest premier

When Simon Harris made headlines in his local County Wicklow newspaper in 2003 for criticising the government, the future Irish prime minister was described as "a well-known local activist". He…

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Harris pledges ‘reset’ as he becomes Irish PM in waiting

By Graham Fahy and Padraic Halpin Harris set to become youngest ever prime minister Varadkar unexpectedly quit four days ago New leader to focus on law and order, migration, farming…

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