Simon Harris: Tackling crime and supporting businesses are my priorities

Simon Harris: 'I'm very conscious of the challenges being felt by small businesses at the moment.'

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said tackling crime and supporting small businesses will be his priorities when he assumes the role of Taoiseach.

Mr Harris said while he was mindful of the programme for government, there are several specific areas, like crime, enterprise and housing, where he wants to ensure progress is made.