Here's what to know about the Republic of Ireland's general election. Incumbent Taoiseach (prime minister) Simon Harris, of the center-right Fine Gael party, called the election on Nov. 8 ...

Simon Harris. He was new to the role in April, when he became the youngest person to lead the Republic of Ireland at 37 after his predecessor Leo Varadkar stepped down. Harris entered the Dáil in ...

Micheal Martin has been reappointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, marking his second tenure ...

Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned.

DUBLIN (AP) — Veteran politician Micheál Martin is set to become Ireland’s prime minister for a second time on Wednesday when ...

Mr Trump will use his government trifecta to fulfil his election promises, including promises that may affect Ireland, such as the lowering of business taxes stateside. The possibility of an ...

Simon Harris has said he will be "obsessed" with delivery over the next five years when Ireland’s next government is formed. The Taoiseach was speaking as members of his Fine Gael party met in ...

and the formation of the 35th government of Ireland. Micheál Martin will return as taoiseach, with Simon Harris taking the role as tánaiste (deputy prime minister), as well as minister for ...

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said, after fake adverts with his image flooded X in recent days. Mr Harris has appeared to threaten legal action against Elon Musk after false adverts of news articles ...

US President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring "thousands" of overseas US factories back to America could have an impact on the ...

While Simon Harris would have hoped to continue ... The Irish Times suggest he has his eyes on foreign affairs. Mr Harris said Ireland will have to find a way to build strong links with the ...

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