Simon Harris expected to be confirmed as new Fine Gael leader

Simon Harris is expected to become Ireland’s youngest-ever taoiseach at the age of 37. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Simon Harris is set to become the new leader of Fine Gael when nominations close later on Sunday.

It paves the way for Mr Harris, the further and higher education minister, to become Ireland’s youngest taoiseach following the shock resignation of Leo Varadkar.