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Taoiseach Simon Harris says Eurovision should not be 'geopolitical'

Taoiseach Simon Harris has weighed in on his opinion of Ireland awarding Israel 10 points in the Eurovision. The Taoiseach's comments follow Ireland's entrant Bambie Thug's accusations that Israeli broadcaster KAN broke rules and said that they did ...

13 May 2024 at 16:04

Election

It's official - President Michael D. Higgins dissolves the Dáil to make way for the General Election

The General Election is officially underway as President Michael D. Higgins has dissolved the Dáil. Taoiseach Simon Harris travelled to Áras an Uachtaráin on Friday, 8 November to formally request the President to dissolve the 33rd Dáil to allow ...

08 Nov 2024 at 15:01

Arts & Entertainment

Simon Harris discusses recent Portlaoise visit on The 2 Johnnies Podcast

On a recent episode of The 2 Johnnies Podcast, Taoiseach Simon Harris made a guest appearance. The Taoiseach discussed his recent Portlaoise visit on Friday November 1, where he met a young couple who had recently returned home from Australia. ...

04 Nov 2024 at 18:53

National News

'I'm looking forward to the weeks ahead' - Taoiseach confirms election to be called this week

The Taoiseach has confirmed that he aims to call a general election later this week. Speaking on his way into Cabinet this morning, Simon Harris said he expects the election campaign to officially begin by the end of the week. According to ...

05 Nov 2024 at 13:32

National News

Investigations still ongoing over alleged harassment of Taoiseach Simon Harris at his home

Investigations in connection with an incident outside Taoiseach Simon Harris' home are still ongoing. A woman aged in her 60s who was arrested at a Garda Station in Co Wicklow has been released without charge on Tuesday evening, August 20....

21 Aug 2024 at 08:10

National News

Zelenskyy thanks Irish for 'hosting a lot of Ukrainian refugees' during visit with Taoiseach

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Ireland on Saturday for a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris, where he thanked the nation for accepting Ukrainian refugees into the country. Harris held the meeting with ...

14 Jul 2024 at 09:57

National News

Path cleared for General Election as Finance Bill passed by Dáil

The Dáil passed the Finance Bill on Tuesday night, which Taoiseach Simon Harris said was a key objective before calling a General Election later in the week. The Finance Bill was passed by a margin of 75 to 55 in what was a ...

05 Nov 2024 at 20:57

Election

'What a surprise' - People react to confirmation of General Election dates

Taoiseach Simon Harris has finally announced his intention to call the General Election this Friday, 8 November. The Taoiseach told RTE's Six One that he will call for the dissolution of the Dáil on Friday with the hopes ...

06 Nov 2024 at 20:45

National News

Taoiseach calls for end to bloodshed in Gaza after 30 die in Israeli airstrike on school

Taoiseach Simon Harris has strongly criticised Israeli airstrikes which hit a school being used by displaced people in the centre of Gaza. At least 30 people sheltering at a girls’ school in Deir Al-Balah were taken to ...

27 Jul 2024 at 15:43

National News

Number of Ukrainians in State accommodation down by 175 per week, Taoiseach says

There is a net reduction of approximately 175 Ukrainians living in State-provided accommodation every week, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union triggered a ...

18 Apr 2024 at 07:18

National News

How the Government will spend €14 billion Apple tax revenue to be outlined on Budget day

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he hopes to outline how the €14 billion Apple tax revenue will be spent on Budget day, October 1. Last week, the European Commission ruled that Apple had underpaid €13 billion in ...

19 Sept 2024 at 07:35

National News

'I'm not satisfied at all' - Taoiseach slams Defence Forces' handling of Crotty case

Taoiseach Simon Harris has issued criticism of the Irish Defence Forces – questioning how many of its members are currently “hiding” with convictions for domestic, sexual or gender-based violence. Taoiseach ...

25 Jun 2024 at 11:27

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