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Taoiseach pays tribute to 'exceptional' showband legend Paddy Cole

Taoiseach pays tribute to 'exceptional' showband legend Paddy Cole

Harris said Cole was "an exceptional music talent, a gifted performer, a warm-spirited person, and an 85-year-old who never grew old".

New mayor of Limerick asked Simon Harris for €2bn of apple tax fund for the county

New mayor of Limerick asked Simon Harris for €2bn of apple tax fund for the county

Mayor John Moran suggested that the money should be split with €3.5 billion going to Cork, €2 billion to Waterford, €1 billion to Galway, and €2 billion to Limerick.

Simon Harris issues new pledge over engagements with Israel

Simon Harris issues new pledge over engagements with Israel

Simon Harris called for a ceasefire, the free flow of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages.

Holyhead port closure causing 'heartache and disruption' for people and traders, Taoiseach says

Holyhead port closure causing 'heartache and disruption' for people and traders, Taoiseach says

Fine Gael quiz: How much do you know about the party's politicians, controversies, and policies?

Fine Gael quiz: How much do you know about the party's politicians, controversies, and policies?

Poll: Who came off best in the final leaders' election debate?

Poll: Who came off best in the final leaders' election debate?

Taoiseach pays tribute to 'trailblazer' Gemma Hussey following her death aged 86

Taoiseach pays tribute to 'trailblazer' Gemma Hussey following her death aged 86

Leaders' election debate: Order of line-up revealed

Leaders' election debate: Order of line-up revealed

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

The positions were picked at random, with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin being drawn for the first position, likely appearing on the left-hand side of the viewers' screens.

Harris, Martin, and McDonald to participate in final election debate on Tuesday

Harris, Martin, and McDonald to participate in final election debate on Tuesday

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

The debate aims to provide a platform for the prospective Taoiseach to share their vision with the electorate.

Poll: Who won last night's leaders debate?

Poll: Who won last night's leaders debate?

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald both faced scrutiny over their handling of recent controversies involving their party colleagues.

Simon Harris calls on Sinn Féin to publish manifesto ahead of first debate

Simon Harris calls on Sinn Féin to publish manifesto ahead of first debate

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of ‘cynicism’.

Harris stands by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon found civilly liable for assault

Harris stands by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon found civilly liable for assault

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

McGahon was found not guilty of assault in a criminal trial of the case, but a High Court jury found him 65 per cent civilly liable.

Fine Gael say no invitation for debate received after Sinn Féin accusation

Fine Gael say no invitation for debate received after Sinn Féin accusation

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald accused Simon Harris of refusing to take part in a ‘proposed’ debate.

'The country is still in stitches from D’Unbelievables': Harris pays tribute to Jon Kenny

'The country is still in stitches from D’Unbelievables': Harris pays tribute to Jon Kenny

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

The Irish writer, actor, and comedian was best known for being part of the comedy duo D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt.

Election 2024: A guide on how to register, how to vote and how the count works

Election 2024: A guide on how to register, how to vote and how the count works

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

The last date to register to vote in the general election is Tuesday, November 12th.

General election 2024: How has party popularity fluctuated over time?

General election 2024: How has party popularity fluctuated over time?

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

The popularity of the main political parties has fluctuated quite a bit in recent months, with Sinn Féin in particular feeling the impact of its recent controversies.

Finance Bill passes all Dáil stages, paving way for a general election

Finance Bill passes all Dáil stages, paving way for a general election

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

A light Dáil schedule for Thursday has prompted speculation that this is the day Mr Harris will go to Áras an Uachtaráin to ask President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Dáil.

Taoiseach launches funding to enhance 399 community centres nationwide

Taoiseach launches funding to enhance 399 community centres nationwide

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Harris said the funding will see important upgrade works carried out in community centres in towns, villages, and parishes across the country.

Poll: When would you like the General Election to take place?

Poll: When would you like the General Election to take place?

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Coalition leaders met on Monday night and formally decided that the election would be held in 2024

Harris will 'bring clarity' to general election matter 'shortly'

Harris will 'bring clarity' to general election matter 'shortly'

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Harris said: “I’m conscious it’s my constitutional prerogative to decide when to seek a dissolution of the Dáil, but I’m also very conscious of the fact that I think this Government has worked well together."

Explained: What's going on with Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon?

Explained: What's going on with Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon?

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris has raised “serious concern” with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog after Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping posts in southern Lebanon.

Winner of BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2024 to represent Ireland at EU Contest

Winner of BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2024 to represent Ireland at EU Contest

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Seán O'Sullivan's winning project, VerifyMe: A new approach to the authorship attribution in the post-ChatGPT era, will be on display at the EUCYS from September 9th-14th.