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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

Harris: Ivan Yates controversy highlights 'legitimate issues' around media transparency 
Harris: Ivan Yates controversy highlights 'legitimate issues' around media transparency 
Coimisiún na Meán confirmed they would be seeking information from both RTÉ and Newstalk about Mr Yates' contributions during the presidential election

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Technology Stock - Social Media
Mick Clifford: Simon Harris should weigh his words about immigration more carefully
In the social media age we must speak carefully on topics about which a flood of misinformation is already being used to stir up outrage

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

Tanaiste Simon Harris on Gaza
Harris wins confidence motion amid accusations of ‘cheap cynical trick’
Simon Harris survived a Dáil confidence vote as opposition parties accused the Government of cynically avoiding accountability before the election

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Israel Palestinians Gaza
‘First phase’ of ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza agreed by Israel and Hamas
Donald Trump announces all hostages will be released ‘very soon’ and Israel will withdraw troops to an agreed timeline

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

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Tánaiste warns of worsening situation in West Bank alongside the 'horrors' of Gaza 
Simon Harris said that while Gaza was enduring 'horrors', the Palestinian West Bank was wracked by displacement and 'rampant settler violence'

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Health Feature
Ireland shielded from new US pharmaceutical tariffs under EU deal
Ireland’s €33bn pharmaceutical exports to the US remain protected under the EU-US trade deal, despite Trump’s newly announced 100% tariffs

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Donald Trump
Experts slam Trump's 'false and dangerous' claims linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism
Irish doctors, autism advocates and EU regulators unite to reject Donald Trump’s unfounded claim linking paracetamol to autism

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Smartphone bans
Tánaiste: Social media companies are choosing not to clamp down on abuse 
Simon Harris has been subject to a number of threats over the last few months

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Paul Hosford: Business as usual in the Dáil, for most people, that is
Paul Hosford: Business as usual in the Dáil, for most people, that is
No festive feeling in the air as the summer is officially put to bed

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END
Ceann Comhairle seeks legislative response to 'alarming rise in serious threats' against politicians
Verona Murphy said she was concerned that an environment of “unsavoury discourse” and “unhealthy narratives” may deter people from entering public life

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Charlie Kirk Shot
Taoiseach and Tánaiste condemn Charlie Kirk killing and warn of rising political violence
Following the fatal shooting of US activist Charlie Kirk, Irish leaders warn of rising political violence and the dangers of online radicalisation

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael think-in
Irish Examiner view: Threats to politicians affect us all
Simon Harris said a conversation was needed among all political parties at this 'moment of inflection'

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael think-in
Separate threats against Simon Harris and family not linked, gardaí believe
Gardaí are currently in the process of identifying the person behind the second threat, which was made last Friday night

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael think-in
Simon Harris refuses to speculate on political future following threats to family
The Fine Gael leader described the threats against him and his family as being 'sinister and subversive'

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

US import tariffs
Simon Harris condemns second ‘vile and horrific’ threat against his family in a week
Tánaiste Simon Harris said his family has been subjected to a series of 'vile and horrific' threats, including direct threats made against his children

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

US import tariffs
Tánaiste warns Ireland could face tragedy if rising threats and toxic discourse are ignored
Simon Harris warns that rising threats and toxic online discourse must be taken seriously before tragedy occurs

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Woman, 30s, arrested in connection with online threats to Simon Harris' children
She has since been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Garda investigation into 'direct threat' to Tánaiste's children
Simon Harris said he would not be commenting further as the garda investigation is ongoing

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Garda probe underway as Simon Harris says threat against his children is 'cowardice'
Garda probe underway as Simon Harris says threat against his children is 'cowardice'
During previous incidents, masked men gathered outside his property and a bomb threat was directed at his house.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

British Irish Council summit
Fine Gael minister backs Harris amid resignation call
Nine-year-old Harvey Morrison, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died on July 29

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

British Irish Council summit
Tánaiste wants ‘real sanction’ moves against Israel over breach of EU agreement
Simon Harris will meet fellow foreign ministers in Copenhagen this week, where he said he will seek “concrete actions” from the bloc in response to the catastrophic situation in Gaza

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Mary Robinson
Watch: Mary Robinson speaks out against Israel's aid embargo on visit to Gaza crossing point
Wheelchairs, crutches, and children's books among items blocked by Israel according to former Irish president who spoke passionately at the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Brexit
Irish passport service should put US applicants 'at bottom of the waiting list', TD says
Aontú TD for Mayo Paul Lawless said 'people who were born in or are resident in Ireland should be prioritised over non-residents'

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Children suffering from malnutrition in Gaza receive treatment under limited conditions
‘Starvation, pure and simple’: UN warns of famine in Gaza as Israel plans full occupation
The UN says Gaza’s hunger crisis has escalated to full-blown famine as Israel rejects calls to halt its offensive

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Ireland avoids ‘catastrophic’ US tariffs as pharma duties decision due within two weeks
Ireland avoids ‘catastrophic’ US tariffs as pharma duties decision due within two weeks
Simon Harris says EU deal averted severe trade fallout, but warns key sectors still face uncertainty in coming days

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits Scotland For Golfing Getaway
Trade war averted as Government cautiously welcomes EU-US deal
Speaking to reporters, Mr Trump said it was a 'good deal for everybody', to which Ms von der Leyen agreed

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Trump visit to Scotland
Trump says chances of EU trade deal remain at '50-50'
The Government has described the meeting as a 'critical moment' for the future trading relationship between EU and US

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

USA stock market design
EU-US trade deal still uncertain as Harris remains ‘cautiously optimistic’
With days left before 30% tariffs hit Irish exports, EU and US officials scramble to finalise a framework agreement

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

US tariffs
Simon Harris warns of major job losses if US imposes 30% EU trade tariffs
Simon Harris will warn Cabinet that a US-EU trade war could cause major job losses and hit Ireland’s economy if talks fail before August

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

British Irish Council summit
EU-US trade: Simon Harris holds constructive meeting with new US ambassador
The meeting also saw the issue of the pharmaceutical sector raised with Mr Harris emphasising that it is an area of significant concern for Ireland

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

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