Elaine Loughlin: Taoiseach yet to learn the value of actions in politics

Simon Harris has made some big promises, but the electorate will have to put their faith in him at the ballot box to find out if he can deliver

Taoiseach Simon Harris has given plenty of indications of what he will do at the helm of government, just not this government. The policy changes and plans being proposed will come in the next administration. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Dáil is back for an uncertain period, but in the time that is left Simon Harris should realise actions, not energy and rhetoric, create a positive legacy.

The Taoiseach has many priorities. Getting out and about has been a significant focus for the new Taoiseach since he was appointed five months ago.