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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

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon Speaks At Event
JP Morgan CEO says EU needs to complete single market to rebuild its competitiveness 
Jamie Dimon praised Ireland as 'trying to get policy right' but said the wider European region has a competitiveness problem and it is falling behind the US

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue
US pauses plans for higher tariffs on EU as trade talks continue
Irish Government rules out one-off supports for businesses in Budget 2026 despite warnings about trade uncertainty

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden
Irish businesses face 'complete uncertainty' as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
With Trump’s tariff deadline just days away, Irish stakeholders call for less diplomacy and more commercial expertise on trade

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Tánaiste to discuss Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Qatari prime minister
Tánaiste to discuss Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Qatari prime minister
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is seen as a key broker behind a potential ceasefire

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Middle East conflict
Tánaiste hits back at minister as college fees row heats up
Simon Harris takes a direct swipe at higher education minister James Lawless in a voice note to Fine Gael TDs and senators

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Tánaiste backs major tourism plans for historic Camden Fort Meagher in Cork Harbour
Tánaiste backs major tourism plans for historic Camden Fort Meagher in Cork Harbour
Simon Harris praises local volunteers and pledges continued government support for the fort's ongoing restoration and growth

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Tánaiste warns against EU-US trade deal delay, citing risk to jobs and investment
Tánaiste warns against EU-US trade deal delay, citing risk to jobs and investment
Simon Harris urges negotiators to reach agreement before July 9, warning continued uncertainty could hurt Irish exporters

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

'He’s not the minister anymore': Fianna Fáil bristles over Harris student fee push
'He’s not the minister anymore': Fianna Fáil bristles over Harris student fee push
Coalition tensions escalate as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael diverge on plans for student fees in upcoming budget

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

British Irish Council summit
Vat reductions for small businesses and changes to carer's allowance to form part of the budget
Reductions in education, health, and childcare costs also planned

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Israel Iran Mideast Wars
Two groups of Irish citizens evacuated from Israel and Iran 
'The intensive work across our Embassies and Missions in the Middle East has continued today, with a further five Irish citizens assisted in leaving Israel and Iran'

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Housing Stock
Simon Harris 'remains to be convinced' on tax breaks for developers
Tánaiste said there was a range of ways to make construction more viable

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Tariffs represent 'most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations'
Tariffs represent 'most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations'
Tánaiste insists that the EU must remain steadfast in pursuing “substantive, calm, measured, and comprehensive dialogue” with the US

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

US tariffs
Donald Trump 'wants trade deal with EU' – Simon Harris
Tánaiste says the 'mood music' is somewhat better amid 'real and meaningful' US-EU trade negotiations

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Cadet commissioning ceremony
Simon Harris was lobbied by arms industry, FoI records show
The Irish Defence and Security Association, whose members include Lockheed Martin, lobbied for development of Ireland's 'defence industry strategy'

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Ireland lodges formal protest after Israeli gunfire near peacekeepers in Lebanon
Irish troops unharmed after IDF opens fire near UN patrol in Yaroun; formal complaint issued through United Nations

Sat, 31 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Ireland to lodge letter of objection to Israel over shots fired close to patrol
The incident came during a joint Irish United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) and Lebanese Armed Forces patrol close to the Blue Line on Thursday

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act
‘Calm and measured dialogue’ required after Trump tariffs blocked, says Tánaiste
The ruling came after several lawsuits arguing that the US president has exceeded his authority

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Occupied Territories Bill: Ireland set to become first EU country to curb trade with Israel
Occupied Territories Bill: Ireland set to become first EU country to curb trade with Israel
Ireland could become the first EU state to restrict trade from Israeli settlements under a renewed Occupied Territories Bill

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Trump's decision to delay tariffs on EU imports welcomed by Tánaiste 
Trump's decision to delay tariffs on EU imports welcomed by Tánaiste 
Donald Trump said on Monday that a 50% tariff on goods from the EU will be delayed from June 1 until July 9

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Tánaiste takes responsibility following 15th pushback on children's hospital completion
Tánaiste takes responsibility following 15th pushback on children's hospital completion
Speaking in the Dáil, Simon Harris said: 'I am responsible, of course. I am responsible for bringing the proposal to the Cabinet and for recommending we proceed'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past
Simon Harris said the Legacy Act, which was brought about by the previous Conservative government in London, is “not fit for purpose”

Mon, 19 May, 2025

US import tariffs
Tánaiste warns Trump’s pharma tariffs could raise drug prices and hurt global supply
Tánaiste Simon Harris urges US-EU cooperation on pharma trade and calls for review of EU-Israel agreement amid Gaza crisis

Thu, 15 May, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Tánaiste to tell Cabinet tariffs will remain regardless of EU-US deal
Simon Harris is expected to continue his engagement with EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic at the EU’s foreign affairs council later this week

Tue, 13 May, 2025

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