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Former Fine Gael TD Kate O’Connell to stand as Independent after missing out on party ticket
Updated
13 Oct 2024
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US-IRISH ELECTIONS
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
13 Oct 2024
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HARRIS IN THE US
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
12 Oct 2024
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Middle East
Israel 'must stop firing' on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, Taoiseach says
Updated
12 Oct 2024
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Child Abuse
Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
11 Oct 2024
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Lebanon
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
10 Oct 2024
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aoife johnson
Taoiseach agrees to meet with parents of Aoife Johnson alongside Health Minister
10 Oct 2024
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Washington DC
With election rumour mill still stuck in overdrive, Harris promises 'no tarmac announcements'
“We have a lot of work to get done.”
10 Oct 2024
6.0k
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letter from the states
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?
Christina Finn
Reports from Washington DC
10 Oct 2024
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In the White House
Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated
10 Oct 2024
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The Morning Lead
Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill
The Bill, which was brought forward by independent senator Frances Black, seeks to prevent Ireland from trading in goods and services imported from occupied territories.
Taoiseach Simon Harris had previously ordered a review on trade with Israel, in light of a decision by the International Court of Justice.
The Bill was first passed in the Seanad in 2018, but is now stalled at Second Stage in the Dáil.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
10 Oct 2024
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white house meeting
Taoiseach stops short of confirming he will directly call on Biden to halt US supply of arms to Israel
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
9 Oct 2024
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temporary protection
Taoiseach 'not convinced' by plans to stop offering accommodation to new Ukrainian arrivals
9 Oct 2024
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Fine Gael
Harris condemns 'utterly wrong' claims by FG councillor that 'US economy is ruled by the Jews'
9 Oct 2024
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HARRIS IN THE US
Taoiseach set for '30 minute meeting' with Joe Biden in Oval Office to mark Irish-US relations
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
9 Oct 2024
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Leaders' Questions
'Send me an email': Snippy Dáil exchange on pre-Christmas 'bribery' social welfare payments
8 Oct 2024
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HARRIS IN THE US
Taoiseach heads for White House but Rose Garden reception postponed due to hurricane
8 Oct 2024
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Leinster House
Eamon Ryan wants identification of Russia-linked politician, Peadar Tóibín wants parties to audit themselves
7 Oct 2024
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scoliosis
Harris and Donnelly to meet representatives for children on waiting lists for spinal surgeries
6 Oct 2024
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Oireachtas
Taoiseach: Russian activity in Ireland ‘should come as no surprise to anyone’
6 Oct 2024
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Newtownmountkennedy
'Protestors have disrupted events and threatened people - simply for supporting those in need'
6 Oct 2024
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Policy Matters
Interview: Simon Harris won't 'compare and contrast' Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on housing
5 Oct 2024
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Schools
Taoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland
4 Oct 2024
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Sinn Féin
Taoiseach: McDonald should address Dáil on ‘who knew what and when’ in press officer controversy
4 Oct 2024
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timeline
Sinn Féin faces questions over former press officer who admitted child sex offences
2 Oct 2024
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spinal surgeries
SF says budget 'fails' children with scoliosis, but Taoiseach promises support for families
2 Oct 2024
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Hi I'm simon
Simon Harris plays down election talk (as he canvasses with Fine Gael candidates in Dublin)
Read what you will into the Taoiseach’s decision to spend his post-Budget morning pressing the flesh at Stephen’s Green.
2 Oct 2024
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Michael McMonagle
Taoiseach raises SF press office controversy during heated Dáil exchange with Pearse Doherty
1 Oct 2024
15.9k
On The Bookshelf
Taoiseach defends appearing on Ryan Tubridy's podcast to discuss his favourite books
30 Sep 2024
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The Morning Lead
The Taoiseach said asylum seekers are driving up homeless figures: experts say it's far more complicated
Yesterday marked the eighth consecutive month of record homeless figures.
Simon Harris' comments sparked controversy last week when he linked homelessness to record numbers of asylum seekers.
Charities in the sector say systemic factors related to the housing market are more to blame.
Stephen McDermott
28 Sep 2024
17.5k
The Morning Lead
Taoiseach says officials are working on a 'paper' setting out options for Michael Shine victims
Harris said the first step remains getting legal advice on the publication of a 2009 report.
Jane Matthews
27 Sep 2024
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The Morning Lead
Law allowing nightclubs to open later expected to go to Cabinet in October, Taoiseach says
Harris said he is satisfied that the legislation has gotten the balance right about public health and road safety concerns.
Jane Matthews
26 Sep 2024
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UNIFIL
Irish citizens urged to leave Lebanon as Israeli army chief warns of possible ground operation
Updated
25 Sep 2024
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Washington DC
Taoiseach Simon Harris to meet US President Joe Biden in the White House next month
25 Sep 2024
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United Nations General Assembly
Taoiseach takes cautious approach when asked about US arming of Israel
Updated
24 Sep 2024
12.2k
Gaza
World is turning its back on children and inconsistently applying international law, Harris says
23 Sep 2024
8.9k
State contracts
Procurement rules 'should factor past performances' in wake of Children's Hospital - Taoiseach
23 Sep 2024
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chat GP-TEESH
AI 'more like scientific discovery than engineering' says Taoiseach as he meets with Sam Altman
23 Sep 2024
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Hate Crime Legislation
Hate speech laws do need to be updated despite being dropped from hate crime bill, Taoiseach says
23 Sep 2024
11.3k
92
Homelessness
President Higgins disagrees with Harris’ claim that record homelessness linked to migration
TD Paul Murphy has condemned the Taoiseach’s comments as a “dog-whistle”.
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