Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Simon Harris

Last year
2024
FactCheck: How many children were waiting more than four months for scoliosis surgery in 2020?
As Minister for Health, Simon Harris promised that the number would be zero by the end of 2017.
Taoiseach says Sinn Féin pledge to review RTÉ’s Gaza coverage is a ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’
Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign
'The images are not good': How do people in Dundalk feel about John McGahon’s election bid?
While there was some support for John McGahon, most people felt he shouldn’t be running in the general election.
Debunked: Years-old headline used to suggest Taoiseach wants to bar unvaccinated kids from school
Taoiseach has 'no idea' if he'll canvass with John McGahon amid pressure on FG candidate
Player ratings: How would you rate the party leaders in tonight's RTÉ debate?
Harris takes swipe at Sinn Féin while defending senator at centre of Dundalk assault controversy
Harris and McEntee say McGahon has backing of Fine Gael, but ‘voice of victim matters’
Fine Gael promises lower energy bills, fewer taxes and €1,000 for every baby
Major spending commitments in areas such as housing, childcare and the cost of living are included in the document.
Harris 'won't take part in election ruaille buaille' as Fianna Fáil again take aim at McEntee
Fianna Fáil TD Willie O’Dea said Helen McEntee was the “worst Minister for Justice in the history of the State”.
Whistle-stop Dublin canvass sees Harris quizzed by students and confronted on homelessness
FactCheck: Where have Fine Gael (and Simon Harris) stood on drug decriminalisation in the past?
Harris’ apparent current position contrasts with that of a cross-party Oireachtas committee on drug use.
Simon Harris talks cost-of-living and scoliosis promises during lively Virgin Media interview
How the two big government parties are hamming up the aggro and it's all for your benefit
'Mary Lou's dancing has improved': Why a Monaghan gift shop has become an essential campaign stop
McDonald accuses FF and FG of treating Sinn Féin voters as ‘second-class citizens’
Simon Harris says politicians 'have to press reset on relationship with farmers'
FactCheck: An image of a rough sleeper beside a Fine Gael election poster has been doctored
Harris loads up the 'battle' bus, seeking big wins in Cavan-Monaghan and Donegal
Taoiseach has first call with Trump since election, stresses 'importance of peace'
President agrees to dissolve the Dáil, kicking off the general election
The dissolution triggers the start of a short three-week election campaign ahead of polling day on 29 November.
'It wasn't intentional': Martin says he 'inadvertently' scooped Harris on election announcement
Kathleen Watkins, broadcaster and wife of Gay Byrne, has died aged 90
Harris in Budapest for EU Council meeting as Greens hit out at ‘sniping’ from coalition partners
Simon Harris says Ireland will work with Trump, but must prepare for impact on economy and Ukraine
It's on! Taoiseach Simon Harris announces general election for 29 November
The announcement comes after weeks of speculation.
'All you do is slag me off': Taoiseach and Holly Cairns clash in Dáil over disability services
'That's bullshit': Accusations fly as Govt told it's 'kowtowing' to US on Occupied Territories Bill
New Govt by year end? Harris says formation talks over Christmas with election called this week
Coalition leaders agree target of 303,000 new homes between 2025 and 2030
Simon Harris sits down with the 2 Johnnies as election looms
'Cop on a bit': Martin hits back at unattributed briefings from FG that he's 'tetchy and grumpy'
'Elbows are out' as tensions rise among government parties facing into election showdown
Govt to kick Occupied Territories Bill to post-election despite opposition offering Dáil time next week
Spanner in the works for dissolving Dáil on Thursday due to president's schedule clash
New weather warnings issued across Spain after flooding which killed over 200 people
Decks cleared to dissolve Dáil next week as Harris says he won't 'dilly dally' in calling election
'Harrowing': Taoiseach responds to testimony from victims of violence in schools
'Starvation as a weapon of war': President Higgins condemns Israeli ban on UN aid agency
The Israeli parliament voted overwhelmingly yesterday to ban the UN aid agency from operating in Palestine.
UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma called the decision "outrageous" and said it would deprive people in Gaza of medical services, education and food.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the move represents "the further collective punishment" of Palestinians.