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 ...

Newly elected Taoiseach Simon Harris leaving the Dáil in Dublin ... the new Fine Gael party leader is the youngest person to lead the Republic of Ireland. It follows the resignation of his ...

Now is an opportune moment to build a new social contract, to build on our promise as a republic ... Ireland’s views on this in Brussels later this week 1.24pm Taoiseach-elect Simon Harris ...

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

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 ...

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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