‘Sinn Féin traitors!’: how far-right rhetoric derailed party’s path to power in Ireland Party insider reveals how election campaign was blindsided by rise of anti-immigrant feeling in new book The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win Politicians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
UK Union under ‘unprecedented pressure’ as Sinn Fein drive Irish Unity Bill The United Kingdom’s Union is under “unprecedented pressure from a rising pro-independence tide”, Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has… The National (Scotland) · Jun 29
Three reasons Irish reunification could be nearer than we think TODAY’S panel event organised by the Social Democratic and Labour Party exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Reform government ‘doubling down on Brexit’ would accelerate Irish reunification, former taoiseach says Leo Varadkar said he considered a Reform-led government a ‘possibility’ rather than a ‘probability’ The Independent UK · Jun 25
Reform-led government in UK could be an ‘accelerator’ to Irish unity – Varadkar Ireland’s current Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said a Reform UK government could hasten the timeline for calling referenda on reunification. The Independent UK · Jun 25
Irish parliament votes to remove three-day abortion wait Waiting period before receiving medication was included in draft law to gain support for abortion ban in 2018 referendum The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Sinn Fein legislation to press Irish government to 'actively prepare' for unity Sinn Fein is set to introduce legislation in the Irish Parliament pressing the Irish government to actively prepare for unity across the island The National (Scotland) · Jun 15
No one political party owns conversation on Irish unity – Harris Fine Gael leader Simon Harris was speaking after announcing at the weekend that his party will develop a blueprint for a unified island. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats The Guardian - UK · May 24
McDonald ‘feels no leadership pressure’ as by-election counting continues Daniel Ennis is ahead in Dublin Central, while Fine Gael’s Sean Kyne and Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas are neck-and-neck in Galway West. Evening Standard · May 23
Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoric The Guardian - UK · May 21
Mary Lou McDonald calls for by‑election backing to pressure Government The Sinn Fein leader said a unity referendum by 2030 is still possible and she hoped unionist political leaders would see the ‘chance of real wins’. Evening Standard · Apr 25
Opposition rounds on Government and ministers over handling of protests Opposition TDs criticised the Government’s handling of fuel protests and their package of support measures. The Independent UK · Apr 14
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government, shortly after tendering his resignation as a minister of state.
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Irish deputy premier says no review of fuel protest reporting needed Simon Harris was speaking after his Cabinet and party colleague said he would ask the broadcasting regulator to look at media reporting.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Confidence vote in government ‘big test’ for independents – People Before Profit People Before Profit has said most householders have got ‘little or nothing’ from the Government’s 505 million euro package.
Evening Standard · Jan 8 ‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal Tanaiste Simon Harris said Ireland had to ‘stand by our word’ on the Mercosur deal.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 ‘Hold Israel accountable,’ detained Irish citizens tell committee ‘If another country had kidnapped Irish citizens, what would we have done?’ the committee was asked.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025 Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation.
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Connolly vows all voices will be heard as she becomes Ireland’s new president Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris were among those attending the ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall at Dublin Castle.
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Catherine Connolly declared President of Ireland A ceremony took place at St Patrick’s Hall in Dublin Castle.
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Dignitaries gather for inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish president The ceremony is taking place at Dublin Castle.
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president After signing a written declaration, Ms Connolly will officially become Ireland’s next president.
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025 Government looking at ‘every aspect’ of migration policy – Taoiseach Tanaiste Simon Harris, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, said migration was ‘too high’ in Ireland.