Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal, political reasons. Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2024
Dáil confirms Simon Harris as Ireland’s new taoiseach – as it happened So-called ‘TikTok taoiseach’ will become Ireland’s youngest ever leader when he is formally appointed by the president The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024
Irish Parliament To Confirm Simon Harris As New PM Simon Harris will be formally appointed as Ireland's prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons. International Business Times · Apr 9, 2024
‘Always in a hurry’: the rapid rise of Simon Harris, Ireland’s ‘TikTok taoiseach’ A ‘meticulous door knocker’ as a councillor in 2009, 37-year-old is now poised to become Ireland’s youngest PM The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024
Simon Harris Named Fine Gael Leader, Set To Become Taoiseach Simon Harris named new leader of Fine Gael, set to become youngest Taoiseach in Irish history at 37, succeeding Leo Varadkar. Top News · Mar 25, 2024
Morning Digest | Left candidates trounce ABVP in JNU students’ union elections; Kangana, Arun Govil in BJP fifth list, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 25, 2024. The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024
Simon Harris to be Ireland’s youngest PM after clinching party leadership Harris will be voted in as Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister when parliament next sits on April 9. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2024
'TikTok Taoiseach': Simon Harris Set To Be Ireland's Youngest PM Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader on Sunday, will be hoping his social media skills and fresh face can save his party's flagging fortunes as elections loom. International Business Times · Mar 24, 2024
Simon Harris Set To Become Ireland PM After Appointed Party Leader Simon Harris is set to become Ireland's next prime minister after the governing Fine Gael party appointed him as its leader on Sunday, following an uncontested election. International Business Times · Mar 24, 2024
Simon Harris To Become Ireland's Youngest Premier Simon Harris set to become Ireland's youngest premier succeeding Varadkar, known for progressive policies and Brexit leadership. Top News · Mar 24, 2024
Simon Harris to become Ireland’s youngest prime minister Higher education minister will become taoiseach in April after shock resignation of Leo Varadkar The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2024
Shy, complex and a political outsider: Leo Varadkar confounded the Brexiters – and everyone else He lacked the gifts to succeed in the bearpit of Irish politics, yet did. And he escapes the battle that looms for his successor, says journalist Tommie Gorman The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024
The Guardian view on Leo Varadkar: he stood firm against Brexit’s threat Editorial: Ireland’s taoiseach resigned because his political touch is weakening. But he deserves Britain’s gratitude The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024
Simon Harris confirms he will run for Irish PM as party rushes to back him Nearly half of Fine Gael parliamentary party endorses 37-year-old as string of potential rivals rule themselves out The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024
Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2024 Why has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister? A disastrous referendum result on modernising definitions of ‘family’ and women’s roles was a major factor.
International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024 Irish PM Resignation: What Happens Next? Leo Varadkar's announcement that he is stepping down as Ireland's prime minister has triggered a leadership contest in his Fine Gael party.
International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024 Varadkar: Harsh Political Reality Brings Down 'Zeitgeist' Irish Leader Mixed-race and openly gay, Leo Varadkar captured the spirit of a liberalising Ireland when he became prime minister at just 38 years old, but shifting sentiments and disastrous recent referendums have ended his dream.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024 Leo Varadkar: Irish leader caps off legacy of firsts with shock departure First gay taoiseach, who won social-reform victories and proved wily amid Brexit, faced uncertain future
International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024 Irish PM Leo Varadkar Announces Shock Resignation Leo Varadkar on Wednesday announced that he was stepping down as Ireland's prime minister and leader of the Fine Gael party in the governing coalition, citing "personal and political" reasons.
WEKU · Mar 20, 2024 Ireland's prime minister, Leo Varadkar, has resigned Leo Varadkar announced he will step down as taoiseach, or prime minister, within weeks as soon as his Fine Gael party chooses a successor.
Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024 Ireland’s PM Leo Varadkar announces resignation Varadkar says the reasons for him stepping down as the leader of the governing Fine Gael party are ‘mainly political’.
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2024 Leo Varadkar to step down as Irish prime minister and party leader Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is to stand down from the position and will step down as Fine Gael party leader.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024 John Bruton obituary Irish taoiseach who helped pave the way for the Good Friday Agreement and laid the foundations for economic growth
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023 Irish police trawl thousands of hours of CCTV footage in probe into Dublin riots Justice Minister Helen McEntee has insisted she will not resign following criticism of the police response to Thursday’s violence.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has dismissed a call for her resignation and pledged there would be further arrests following violence.