New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris meets with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to discuss handover of power

Taoiseach briefed the Fine Gael leader on upcoming national and international issues, a spokesperson said

On Sunday, Simon Harris was confirmed as Fine Gael leader at a European selection convention in Athlone and is due to be elected as Taoiseach when the Dáil returns on April 9. Picture: Eamonn Farell / © RollingNews.ie

A meeting has taken place between new Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, with discussions on the upcoming transition of power.

A spokesperson for Mr Varadkar confirmed the meeting took place earlier, with the two men meeting for “well over an hour”.