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<p>Simon Harris has confirmed petrol and diesel excise cuts will be fully phased out by the end of 2026 while questioning why fuel prices remain high. File picture</p>

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Tánaiste details when excise on petrol and diesel will increase as cuts phased out

Government agrees phased withdrawal of fuel excise relief while the Tánaiste presses retailers over delayed reductions at the pumps

<p>The cuts introduced in mid-April in the wake of the crisis sparked by the war on Iran reduced the excise on diesel by 32c, and petrol by 27c. Picture: iStock</p>

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Fuel excise duty cuts will stay in place for a further month

<p>The Government introduced excise cuts in mid-April to reduce the excise on diesel by 32c, and petrol by 27c. File picture </p>

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Tánaiste hints at excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel being extended

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

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Frustration in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as Martin and Harris set to back Sinn Féin abortion bill

Middle East conflict

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Taoiseach and Tánaiste to back Sinn Féin bill removing three-day abortion waiting period

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'Frustrated' Simon Harris announces new derelict sites tax to be administered by Revenue

National Fuel Protest

Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to Government

Tánaiste praises former junior minister's work while expressing sympathy over the public family dispute

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

‘Team Healy-Rae’ still together, says Danny after Michael blames him for Government exit

Danny Healy-Rae rejects suggestions of a family split after Michael accused him of costing Kerry a ministry

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Irish thalidomide survivor fears mother may die before long-awaited State apology

Irish thalidomide survivor fears mother may die before long-awaited State apology

Sharon Clarken says her 96-year-old mother deserves to hear a State apology after decades of waiting

Tue, 26 May, 2026

RTE pay revelations

RTÉ has 'paid the price for being transparent' over presenter pay, Kevin Bakhurst says

The meeting came after Patrick O'Donovan claimed he was dropped from an interview on RTÉ with minutes' notice

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting

Polymarket bets on Dublin Central by-election causing 'grave concerns' – Tánaiste

Simon Harris promised a deep dive into the 'wild west' of online betting markets that he said were 'secretive, murky, and unregulated'

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Dr Martin Mansergh funeral

Bertie Ahern migration comments ’caused hurt and harm’, Tánaiste says

Simon Harris said he 'deplores' any abuse suffered by any candidate and that Mr Ahern's comments were 'not appropriate'

Fri, 15 May, 2026

European Political Community summit

Paul Hosford: Simon Harris has one big chance to shape his party and the country

Fifteen years on from first taking office as a TD, Simon Harris now approaches Budget 2027 as a first-time finance minister

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

Ireland's new savings scheme will be capped to prevent 'uber wealthy' from exploiting it

Tánaiste said other countries have introduced caps on the amount of money that can be invested

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting

Dáil hears it was ‘by the grace of God’ no one hurt after child fired gun

It was “by the grace of God” no one was injured when in Dublin on Tuesday, the Tanaiste has said.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement

Government to prepare options to help reduce cost of energy bills

The Finance Minister has said the Government must look at methods like targeted grants and accessible financing

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement

Harris rules out mini budget but leaves door open to energy credits this winter

Government resists calls for fresh cost-of-living measures now but signals targeted supports could return later this year

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

New savings schemes should be simple and tax-free for young adults, says think tank

New savings schemes should be simple and tax-free for young adults, says think tank

Think tank says simple design, incentives, and youth-focused tax measures are key to boosting investment uptake nationwide

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting

TD who gave reference to accused in child sex abuse trial should come forward, Tánaiste says

Simon Harris said he was not aware of who the TD in question is

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget

Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget

The Spring Economic Forecast will be discussed at Cabinet on Tuesday and will outline the parameters of Budget 2027, which will be announced on October 6

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Leaders' Questions

Simon Harris admits Ireland is relying on 'dirty fossil fuels'

Tánaiste confirmed that public expenditure minister will engage with the opposition on concerns that the Critical Infrastructure Bill will limit people’s ability to object to projects on environmental grounds

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Paul Hosford: Healy-Rae resignation a shock but not a fatal blow for Government

Paul Hosford: Healy-Rae resignation a shock but not a fatal blow for Government

Some in Government had questioned the utility of having a deal with Michael Healy-Rae if Danny wasn't also inside the tent

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Tanaiste Simon Harris visit to UK

'Nobody has the right to make themselves a self appointed warden', says Tánaiste

He said Government is taking “practical measures” to help people

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Paul Hosford: Government fights back with €505m spend after social media posts fuel national crisis

Government unleashes €505m of public funds to quell protests and ward off Sinn Féin no-confidence motion

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting

Immigration: Communities must be heard on placement of Ipas centres – Tánaiste

Simon Harris was responding to reports that the Department of Justice was considering legislation to curtail the ability of members of the public to object to centres for asylum seekers

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

'SSIA on steroids': Will the Government's new savings and investment account deliver?

'SSIA on steroids': Will the Government's new savings and investment account deliver?

Critics of the scheme say it will do little to help the 'squeezed middle' but will greatly benefit the millionaire and billionaire class, who will avail of its generous tax regime

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Medium Term Expenditure Framework

Public consultation launched for Ireland’s proposed new digital wallet

People are being asked to take part in the testing of Ireland’s proposed digital wallet app.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Ryanair comments on Norwegian

Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in May and June by Iran war – Ryanair chief

Government insists fuel supplies remain secure as aviation and energy concerns rise amid escalating Iran conflict

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Israel Palestinians

Harris condemns Israeli death penalty move as 'horrifying' and 'despicable'

Tánaiste condemns Israeli vote on death penalty and warns attacks on peacekeepers could constitute war crimes

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Savings and Investment Forum

New savings scheme to boost returns for small investors, Simon Harris says

Proposed Personal Investment Account aims to simplify tax and improve returns for ordinary savers building modest funds over time

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Conor McGregor 'the very worst of Irish society' – Simon Harris

Conor McGregor 'the very worst of Irish society' – Simon Harris

Tánaiste's comments come amid uncertainty over whether McGregor will again visit Donald Trump on St Patrick's Day

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Housing Infrastructure

EU savings and investments union can be ready this year – Simon Harris

Tánaiste says Ireland will use its EU presidency later this year to 'get the result over the line'

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Pharmacy weight loss help

Tax relief expanded to pharmacist service

More than 94% of community pharmacies across Ireland have signed up to deliver the service by the end of the month

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Simon Harris and Pearse Doherty clash over rent reforms

Simon Harris and Pearse Doherty clash over rent reforms

Leas-Cheann Comhairle tells students visiting the Dáil there are 'a few TDs' he would 'love to send to the principal's office' after the heated exchanges

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Government Trade Forum

Harris backs Taoiseach’s Trump visit, as engagement ‘more important than ever’

Simon Harris has expressed his support for the Taoiseach’s meeting with US president Donald Trump, saying “it’s more important than ever” to engage.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

'Significant chance of further flooding' across Ireland in coming days, Tánaiste warns

Simon Harris: 'Despite a very sustained period of rain and flooding so far — particularly in the south-east and east of our country — it is highly likely that more is on the way'

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'breaking political consensus on Ukraine'

Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'breaking political consensus on Ukraine'

The Dáil earlier this week debated a motion seeking approval for Ireland to take part in a EU loan of €90 billion to support Ukraine

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Government turns to TikTok to highlight risks of cosmetic surgery abroad

Simon Harris calls for social media ban for under-16s

Simon Harris said there had to be a 'baring of teeth' and enforcement of the age of digital consent

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch

Simon Harris says country not taking ‘soft’ approach on US

Simon Harris said he would not describe the Trump administration’s middle-of-the-night capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores as “kidnapping”

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Tánaiste urged to withdraw 'dishonest and dangerous' homelessness comments

Tánaiste urged to withdraw 'dishonest and dangerous' homelessness comments

Simon Harris suggested that a 'significant number' of people in emergency accommodation 'don’t have a housing right in Ireland'

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Paul Hosford: Simon Harris’s Fine Gael leadership risks becoming a one-man show

Paul Hosford: Simon Harris’s Fine Gael leadership risks becoming a one-man show

Simon Harris’s dominance has energised Fine Gael, but without new faces rising, the party risks stagnation ahead of 2026

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Tánaiste admits it was 'hard to turn up to work' amid sustained threats against his family

Tánaiste admits it was 'hard to turn up to work' amid sustained threats against his family

'I think most people in this country are just great....It's when people cross that line and start to threaten your young children and your family, that's just not acceptable'

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Tánaiste praises ambassador to Israel for rejecting suggestions Ireland is antisemitic

Tánaiste praises ambassador to Israel for rejecting suggestions Ireland is antisemitic

Israel's foreign minister had accused the Government of being antisemitic following a Dublin City Council motion to rename Herzog Park in Rathgar

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Herzog Park

Renaming Herzog Park would have been ‘shameful erasure’ — Ireland’s chief rabbi

The proposal to rename the park has been criticised by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, and foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee, as well as the Office of the President of Israel

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Irish Cabinet meeting

Simon Harris responds to warning Ireland is budgeting ‘like there’s no tomorrow’

IFAC has warned over a lack of long-term planning in terms of state saving

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Inquiry into child spina bifida and scoliosis agreed by Government

Inquiry into child spina bifida and scoliosis agreed by Government

Government agrees to statutory public inquiry into spinal surgery after last week's meeting with the parents of Harvey Morrison-Sherratt

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

‘Time isn’t the concern’: Mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt backs full probe into CHI scoliosis care

‘Time isn’t the concern’: Mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt backs full probe into CHI scoliosis care

Gillian Sherratt says her family’s priority is a thorough and effective inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care at CHI

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Simon Harris says it's a ‘dog whistle’ to compare him to Nigel Farage

Garry Gannon made the remark after Mr Harris said migration into Ireland was 'too high'

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Michaela McAreavey funeral

Simon Harris meets with Michaela McAreavey family ahead of anniversary

Mr Harris said he would also ask British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to support the family’s quest for 'truth and justice'

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

'Legitimate issues' around transparency in media after Ivan Yates revelations, says Tánaiste

'Legitimate issues' around transparency in media after Ivan Yates revelations, says Tánaiste

Simon Harris urges scrutiny from Coimisiún na Meán and broadcasters

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025