A man who talks fast and walks at speed: Who is Simon Harris? 

Simon Harris knows he is on a tight deadline, and his first challenge will be picking his Fine Gael cabinet

Simon Harris is set to become the youngest taoiseach in the history of the State. Picture: Colin Keegan

Simon Harris has always been a man in a hurry.

Wearing his father’s suit, 16-year-old Harris showed up to the Young Fine Gael convention and was elected to the national executive.