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

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

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

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Time is not right for a tourism tax – Simon Harris
'I'd be very nervous about it,' said Tánaiste. 'I am conscious of the fact that at the moment tourism is already going through quite a challenging time'

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Traders On The Floor Of The NYSE As Trump Announces New Tariffs
Trump tariffs: EU may take ‘nuclear’ option and target US tech giants
Taoiseach Micheál Martin warns against a move against the tech sector as EU considers retaliating to Donald Trump's suite of tariffs

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris: Ireland faces 'significant period of turbulence' as US-EU trade war escalates 
Speaking in Philadelphia, Tánaiste called for negotiations, saying: 'We need to be calm, we need to be reasonable, and we need to be willing to engage intensively'

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris: EU and US should discuss tariffs to avoid trade war
As Ursula von der Leyen announces retaliatory levies on €26bn of US goods, Tánaiste urges engagement instead of 'tit-for-tat' tariffs 

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Simon Harris: Ireland should raise its defence budget to €3bn
In an exclusive interview, Tánaiste Simon Harris says the raised €1.5bn defence budget target should be 'the floor', and that State agencies must prioritise housing projects

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025

Enda Kenny visits US - Day Five
Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and eight ministers plan unprecedented St Patrick's Day blitz on US
Next month's green wave is aimed at securing Ireland's relationship with the US in the first year of the new Donald Trump administration

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Ireland pledges €20m for UNWRA as Tánaiste urges Israel to drop its ban
Ireland pledges €20m for UNWRA as Tánaiste urges Israel to drop its ban
Simon Harris urged governments to support UNRWA, and appealed to Israel to reconsider its law banning it which came into effect on January 30

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

RTÉ sports journalist Evanne Ní Chuilinn is to become a Fine Gael senator 
RTÉ sports journalist Evanne Ní Chuilinn is to become a Fine Gael senator 
In a surprise announcement, Tánaiste Simon Harris said Ms Ní Chuilinn would be a 'fantastic addition' to the Fine Gael team

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

New Taoiseach appointed
S Fergus Finlay: With one stupid decision, coalition undermined itself and united the opposition
The Ceann Comhairle says the regional Independents cannot be considered part of the opposition. But many questions remain about the shoddy little deal Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael struck with them

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

President Higgins to Present Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad
Taoiseach and Tánaiste expected to meet opposition leaders to avert further Dáil chaos
Lengthy discussions have failed to reach agreement about Michael Lowry’s regional technical group and its bid to get speaking slots in opposition time despite supporting the Government

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Many EU nations in 'full war preparation mode', raising pressure on Irish neutrality
Many EU nations in 'full war preparation mode', raising pressure on Irish neutrality
Figures published last month in the Irish Examiner showed that Ireland remains stuck at the bottom of the EU table for defence spending — just 0.2% of GDP

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Katherine Zappone appointment
Elaine Loughlin: Paschal Donohoe may be the foreign minister Ireland needs now
From Trump's tariff threats to our outlying position on Palestine — Ireland is navigating increasingly turbulent times and must have a foreign minister with dexterity and discretion

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Danny and Michael Healy-Rae continue discussions with big parties late into the night
Danny and Michael Healy-Rae continue discussions with big parties late into the night
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Regional Independents have reached a deal on a programme for government — but negotiations with the brothers and Kerry TDs continued late on Tuesday

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Paul Hosford: New year, new government — that's just the start of the work
Paul Hosford: New year, new government — that's just the start of the work
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are navigating policy differences, hatching a deal with regional Independents, and deciding the destination of ministries ahead of the 34th Dáil reconvening

Sat, 04 Jan, 2025

Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
Simon Harris: Fine Gael 'should not be taken for granted' in government formation talks 
In a veiled jab at Fianna Fáil, Mr Harris said: 'I think fewer public musings and more concrete engagement is the way to proceed'

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition
Party sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' outgoing Tánaiste should take the helm for longer than Simon Harris despite Fine Gael's suggestion of an even split to maintain 'parity of esteem' 

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Taoiseach on online safety
Taoiseach to meet Palestinian Authority president
Ireland recognised the state of Palestine in May

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Bank holiday getaway
Dublin Airport says its plan to handle the summer surge is working
The Dublin Airport Authority has said that “significant improvements” made at the airport are “achieving their desired result” to alleviate pressure on the system amid a strong return to air travel.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2022

Harris: Colleges won't have to stay closed after Christmas break
Harris: Colleges won't have to stay closed after Christmas break
Higher Education Minister said it was "absolutely the intention" to keep on-site learning in place

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Time to 'boost the booster' as four new cases of Omricon detected
Time to 'boost the booster' as four new cases of Omricon detected
The Department of Health has confirmed 4,667 new cases of Covid-19.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

Minister's assurances on the independence of a new National Maternity Hospital  not enough
Minister's assurances on the independence of a new National Maternity Hospital  not enough
It is scandalous that, despite the huge investment by the state in building up the assets of St Vincent’s Holdings Group, and future state expenditures in building the new NMH, the healthcare facilities will not be in public ownership

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

'Well, this is awkward.' Simon Harris joins TikTok and gains 39,000 new fans
'Well, this is awkward.' Simon Harris joins TikTok and gains 39,000 new fans
And he forgot how to spell it properly

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

Harris plans to ‘overhaul’ CAO system next year
Harris plans to ‘overhaul’ CAO system next year
The Minister for Higher Education also said the Covid-19 pandemic taught him it was possible “not to have a Leaving Cert examination and for the sky not to fall in.” 

Sat, 20 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Thu Jan 14, 2021
Vaccine rollout confusion as non-frontline workers receive jab
Healthcare workers have expressed frustration at those not working directly with patients on the frontline receiving vaccinations before them.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2021

CC LABOUR COURT
Cabinet did not approve Watt's interim appointment, says Harris
The decision to appoint top official Robert Watt as the interim secretary-general at the Department of Health was not subject to a Cabinet memorandum or decision, Minister Simon Harris has said.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Nov 9, 2020
Joyce Fegan: Lockdown Take 3 - 'This is getting in on top of all of us'
But a vaccine is on its way and with it, is our move into a state of recovery, as opposed to disaster management. What kind of recovery would you like?

Sat, 26 Dec, 2020

Munster Technological University names its first President
Munster Technological University names its first President
Professor Maggie Cusack will become just the second woman to hold the most senior position at an Irish university

Thu, 10 Dec, 2020

Simon Harris: Ireland has 'very narrow window' to get Covid-19 under control
Simon Harris: Ireland has 'very narrow window' to get Covid-19 under control
There is now a "very very narrow window" to bring Covid-19 under control and people must take swift, decisive and very difficult actions, Minister Simon Harris has warned.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2020

Third-level teaching posts being cut despite need for additional staff, union says
Third-level teaching posts being cut despite need for additional staff, union says
Skilled and highly-educated people are being lost from the workforce, the Irish Federation of University Teachers has said.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2020

CC SOLAS LAUNCH
10-year literacy, numeracy and digital literacy plan launched for adults
Minister Simon Harris has tasked SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, with developing the plan

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020

CC SOLAS LAUNCH
Simon Harris: It was not a mistake to speed up Ireland's reopening
Mr Harris said the acceleration came upon the advice of NPHET.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2020

Exam cheating rises
Students in direct provision no longer need to sit Leaving Cert to get college 
The qualifying criteria on a support scheme for students in direct provision was found to be too restrictive. 

Mon, 10 Aug, 2020

Government to consider cutting third level fees
Government to consider cutting third level fees
Minister Simon Harris made the remark after unveiling a funding boost of €168m for the third level sector

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Setting dates for recovery milestones ‘presents difficulties’, warns Michelle O’Neill
Setting dates for recovery milestones ‘presents difficulties’, warns Michelle O’Neill
The North's deputy first minister said people would be ‘very disappointed’ if restrictions were not lifted on set dates.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

'No taking our foot off the gas,' says Dr Holohan as 77 more die from Covid-19
'No taking our foot off the gas,' says Dr Holohan as 77 more die from Covid-19
The deaths, which occurred over a period of more than two weeks, were announced as the Taoiseach warned of potential social distancing complacency.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Keelings controversy: Leo Varadkar orders urgent review after fruit picker charter flight lands in Ireland
Keelings controversy: Leo Varadkar orders urgent review after fruit picker charter flight lands in Ireland
The chief medical officer said such travel was not consistent with public health advice.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

HSE says Covid-19 contact tracing app may become available next month
HSE says Covid-19 contact tracing app may become available next month
The app is currently being tested.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

More than 30,000 come off pandemic unemployment payment to return to work
More than 30,000 come off pandemic unemployment payment to return to work
Some 80% of people who were receiving the payment have been able to return to work

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

'This is not a police state' - Minister says lockdown not about snitching on neighbour
'This is not a police state' - Minister says lockdown not about snitching on neighbour
Simon Harris said while the new laws are needed to protect public health, ‘we are not living in a police state’.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Clearly we're flattening the curve but we need more progress, say health experts
Clearly we're flattening the curve but we need more progress, say health experts
Social distancing measures have seen the infection rate drop from 33% to 15%.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Flight carrying protective equipment from China lands in Ireland
Flight carrying protective equipment from China lands in Ireland
Aer Lingus is using some of its grounded fleet to bring more than €200m of personal protective equipment from China over the coming months.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

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