'Good enough for me': Simon Harris backs Tánaiste despite leak of confidential GP contract

Mr Harris is not under investigation and it is understood he was asked for a statement due to his former Cabinet position when the controversy took place.  

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has backed Leo Varadkar in public comments today.  Picture: RollingNews.ie

Minister Simon Harris has supported his party leader, Leo Varadkar, in his first public comments about the Tánaiste's passing of a confidential €210m GP contract to Maitiú Ó Tuathail, the head of the National Association of General Practitioners (NAGP).

Speaking about the controversy on Clare FM's Morning Focus, Simon Harris said Mr Varadkar's apology was "good enough" for him and that he retains confidence in the Tánaiste.