Fine Gael minister backs Harris amid resignation call

Nine-year-old Harvey Morrison, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died on July 29

Tanaiste Simon Harris is facing calls to quit. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

The Tánaiste is “full of compassion” and “empathy”, a Fine Gael minister said as he backed Simon Harris amid calls for his resignation.

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke expressed support for his party leader on Monday after more than 1,000 people marched through the streets of Dublin in support of a young child who died after dealing with long delays for scoliosis surgery.