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Petition to make St George's Day a bank holiday signed by more then 75,000 Britons
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‘Very simple answer’ needed on legality of wearing balaclavas at protests, Simon Harris says
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court to face historic sex offence charges : Former head of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party denies wrongdoing
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Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost: Simon Harris says 'affordability very much varies depending on the person ...
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Harris 'frustrated' about protests still happening outside politicians' homes
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Scotland cerebral palsy football team wins World Championships: Captain Matthew Wynne scored twice as Northern Ireland were defeated in the final.
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Rwanda bill ‘driving fearful migrants to cross into Ireland’: Irish minister denounces ‘knee-jerk’ policy and Macron warns of new colonialism
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Doctors call for smacking to be banned in England and Northern Ireland: Bans have already been introduced in Scotland and Wales in recent years.
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Taoiseach horrified by “chilling” protest outside Roderic O'Gorman's home
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Over 80% of asylum seekers have come across the border from the North: Justice minister to discuss 'relatively recent phenomenon' with British home secretary
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Jeffrey Donaldson, Ex-DUP Leader, Accused of Sex Assault Spanning 20 Years: Jeffrey Donaldson, one of Northern Ireland’s most important political figures ...
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Stardust families endured 'living nightmare' - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Simon Harris has apologised on behalf of the State to the families of the victims ...
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Taoiseach Simon Harris: ‘Honour and hard work in a busy week I will never forget’
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UK weather: When is it going to get warmer?: With the week ahead looking chilly for all of us, when can we expect a turn to something more spring-like?
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Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
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Rwanda Bill is causing migrants to pour into Ireland, says foreign minister: ‘I believe the Rwanda effect is impacting on Ireland and that didn't happen today or ...
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‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
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Smacking a child is just an act of violence. Why do England and Northern Ireland still allow it?
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‘I nearly chickened out the night before’ – Leo Varadkar says on stepping down as Taoiseach
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Ireland ‘won’t be waiting’ for EU to recognise Palestine : Simon Harris said that Ireland will seek allies in an effort to recognise Palestine ...
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Paid articlePaid 'Disappointing' start to 2024 as new housing completions drop 12%: Unexpected fall at odds with forecasts with 'exponential' increase necessary to keep ...
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Simon Harris pledges 250,000 homes over next five years in maiden speech as Fine Gael leader
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Paid articlePaid Micheál Martin expresses support for Stardust redress scheme: Taoiseach Simon Harris is to offer those affected a State apology in the Dáil on Tuesday
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Stardust tragedy: Taoiseach apologises to families and confirms Dáil apology for Tuesday
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on troops: ‘Absurd that Russia would effectively have veto’ on Irish peacekeeping ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/18/harris-confirms-government-plan-to-abandon-triple-lock-restriction-on-troops/
Claire Brock’s Diary: A historic week on air, and yet the school lunches still need making
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Beating children - paediatricians call for a ban in England and Northern Ireland: In Wales and Scotland, hitting children is now banned. Doctors are now calling ...
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Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year
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Liverpool must be perfect in run-in, Robertson says: Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to keep their title hopes alive ...
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Ireland working with Spain and others to build support for recognition of Palestine
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Ireland should not 'fear' EU defence debate - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland should not "be fearful" of a debate ...
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800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, Dáil told: A quarter of a million hospital appointments were cancelled last year, including 800 chemotherapy ...
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Harris completes steadfast journey to become Ireland's youngest premier: When Simon Harris made headlines in his local County Wicklow newspaper in 2003 for ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Eamon Dunphy: ‘I’m lucky — I would have been dead in the age of social media’: Friday morning in Ranelagh village and Eamon Dunphy opens the door of his ...
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Paid articlePaid Varadkar warns against ‘toxicity’ of political debate as Harris elected taoiseach
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Huge chunk of UK to be hit by winds up to 55mph for 15 hours: The Met Office said Monday will be the wettest day of the week.
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Here's how and when to watch today's total solar eclipse: Today the Moon will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun, causing a total eclipse - but where ...
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Varadkar formally tenders resignation as Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar has formally tendered his resignation as Taoiseach to President Michael D Higgins at Áras an ...
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Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim : Simon Harris hit out at Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for what he called 'faux ...
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Séamas O'Reilly: There's a Taoiseach who's younger than me now, for some reason
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Simon Harris to attend his first EU summit as Taoiseach: Simon Harris will attend his first EU summit as Taoiseach in Brussels later this evening ...
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Simon Harris to raise Ireland’s intention to recognise Palestine with Von der Leyen
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/11/simon-harris-to-raise-irelands-intention-to-recognise-palestine-with-von-der-leyen/
Bloody Sunday inquiry: no soldiers charged over false evidence claims: Families say decision is a ‘continuation of the injustice’ perpetrated on Bloody Sunday’
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Paid articlePaid Harris says becoming Taoiseach ‘quite a rollercoaster’: In his first broadcast interview since taking up the top role at Government, Mr Harris also said that the ...
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Miriam Lord: Simon Harris hares around the Dáil like the Duracell bunny - but then the battery goes flat
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Leo Varadkar to meet with Northern leaders in last major job as Taoiseach: Varadkar will formally resign as coalition leader on Monday evening
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Paid articlePaid Counselling services put in place for Stardust families: Counselling services have been in put in place for those impacted by the Stardust disaster ...
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Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with ‘no regrets’ as Harris loyalists eye promotion
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Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar: Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate ...
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‘No-show Taoiseach’: Harris lambasted for being ‘as láthair’ on first full day in office
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/10/no-show-taoiseach-harris-lambasted-for-being-as-lathair-on-first-full-day-in-office/
Opposition fumes as Harris does not take first Leaders' Questions as Taoiseach
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Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers: Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/most-uk-dairy-farms-ignoring-pollution-rules-as-manure-spews-into-rivers
Bertie Ahern would have called election for June in Simon Harris’s position: Former taoiseach told reporters at Fianna Fáil ardfheis he believed Coalition would ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/bertie-ahern-would-have-called-election-for-june-in-simon-harriss-position/
Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...
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People aged 43 to 70 urged to do simple check that could turn £800 into £5,500: Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert.com team have shared a tip on how people ...
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Parents, children march in Belfast over childcare costs: More than 1,000 parents and children have demonstrated in Belfast over rising childcare costs.
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HSE attempts to pay substantial exit package to former top executive led to Government row
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/22/hse-attempts-to-pay-substantial-exit-package-to-former-top-executive-led-to-government-row/
Simon Harris stands by claim that FG-led government will build 250,000 homes by 2030
independent.ie/irish-news/simon-harris-stands-by-claim-that-fg-led-government-will-build-250000-homes-by-2030/a270314816.html
‘He shouldn’t have spoken’ – Antoinette Keegan hits out at Seán Haughey’s Dáil statement on day of state apolo
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Israel criticises Harris for not mentioning Gaza hostages: Israel's foreign ministry has denounced Taoiseach Simon Harris for not mentioning the hostages ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0411/1442865-harris-europe/
Simon Harris, the ‘TikTok Taoiseach,’ Is Ireland’s New Leader: The 37-year-old was sworn in Tuesday as the country's youngest ever leader, replacing Leo Varadkar ...
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Solar eclipse 2024: Britons fly to America hoping to catch a glimpse: Specialist travel companies have reported a wave of interest from enthusiasts wanting the ...
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Paid articlePaid Harris raises lack of garda roads policing resources: Taoiseach was told by RSA that driving test waiting times will average 10 weeks by the middle of the year
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Portadown: Inquiry into claims on-call firefighters took engine to pub: An investigation hears claims alcohol was stored in a fridge at Portadown fire station.
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Israel hits out at Simon Harris's first speech as Taoiseach for not mentioning hostages
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Water company has no idea how much sewage is being dumped into UK’s largest lake: Northern Ireland Water has admitted that a 'legacy of underfunding' ...
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Irish Premier Simon Harris Says Housing, Migration Are Priorities: Ireland’s incoming Prime Minister Simon Harris gave his first speech as leader of the Fine ...
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Paid articlePaid How did the unfounded claim that the Stardust fire was caused by arson take hold?
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On abortion culture wars, Britain takes a different path: As the U.S. grapples with abortion limits, British lawmakers propose scrapping all legal penalties.
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Jennifer O'Connell: ‘No bull, no spin’: The problem with a Taoiseach who is extremely online
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/14/no-bull-no-spin-the-problem-with-a-taoiseach-who-is-extremely-online/
Hill leaving position as FAI chief executive: Jonathan Hill, the chief executive officer of the Football Association of Ireland, will leave his post at the end ...
rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0415/1443605-hill-leaves-his-position-as-fai-ceo/
Elaine Loughlin: Statesman Simon's good faith met with stinging criticism: Elaine Loughlin: Statesman Simon's good faith met with stinging criticism: A ...
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Simon Harris denies charge that ceding gaeltacht brief to FF is an embarrassment: Taoiseach says FG could have taken role but Thomas Byrne is the right choice — ...
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Miriam Lord: Harris’s first ardfheis as leader hears You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet ... a promise or a threat?
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Economic relations dominate Simon Harris’ first call with Sunak as Taoiseach : Return of Stormont and Gaza also topped the agenda in the discussion between ...
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Paid articlePaid Simon Harris’s vague commitments leave hardly a single area of Government untroubled
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Miriam Lord: It’s Fianna Fáil’s ardfheis, but everyone wants to play Simon Says: Party faithful just wanted to get on with their annual conference without having ...
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Revealed — the next Brexit headache on the Irish border: The U.K. and EU are planning separate systems to tax carbon-heavy imports, prompting familiar fears ...
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No extra prison spaces despite Simon Harris pledge: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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