Simon Harris: Politicians of the centre cannot ‘put fingers in ears’ on migration 

The Tánaiste and foreign affairs minister said a discussion on migration would help social cohesion
Simon Harris: Politicians of the centre cannot ‘put fingers in ears’ on migration 
Tanaiste Simon Harris (Brian Lawless/PA)
Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 - 13:27
Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

Simon Harris has defended his earlier comments that migration numbers in Ireland are too high.

The Tánaiste and foreign affairs minister said a discussion on migration would help social cohesion.

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