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# Simon Harris

Yesterday
27th March 2024
Simon Harris meets with fellow coalition leaders for first time as Fine Gael leader
This week
24th March 2024 - 28th March 2024
Biden bids goodbye to Varadkar, as Taoiseach briefs successor Harris on 'upcoming issues'
From autism activist to Taoiseach-in-waiting: what do disability advocates think of Simon Harris?
Talk of 'core values' and whispers of 'who plugged in Simon Coveney' as Harris takes the reins
Politics isn’t all about back-slapping, says Simon Harris, but there was plenty of it yesterday.
'Too left for too long': Calls for Fine Gael to move back to the centre as Harris pledges return to 'core values'
Simon Harris has been announced as the new leader of Fine Gael
Harris is the only Fine Gael TD to put his name forward for the job.
Last week
17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
Harris almost certain to be declared new Fine Gael leader on Sunday
Paschal Donohoe endorses Harris and says he did not canvass for a leadership bid of his own
Simon Harris says he has taken advice from Phil Hogan (among others)
Poll: Would you like to see a general election take place?
From 'young pup' to Taoiseach, how Simon Harris TikTok-ed his way to the top
'I'm in' - Simon Harris confirms his intention to become leader of Fine Gael
Simon Harris officially declares bid to be next leader of Fine Gael
More than 30 TDs, senators and MEPs voiced their support for Harris today even before he made a formal announcement.
This month
March 2024
Simon Harris says he 'hopes' new RTÉ chair will be appointed next week
Last month
February 2024
Minister announces legislation to stop student accommodation providers mandating 51-week leases
Pledge made 7 years ago that children wouldn't wait on scoliosis surgery has been broken, Dáil hears
Minister's message to Irish construction workers abroad: 'Ireland needs you to help us build homes'
Simon Harris announces 150 third level places for students with intellectual disabilities
January
January 2024
Donohoe 'confident' gardaí will bring cases forward over recent arson attacks around the country
Terms of reference for judge-led tribunal into military abuse approved by Cabinet
Teachers' Union to ballot academic staff at technological universities on industrial action
Education programmes for nursing and science to be rolled out from September
Justice Minister to consult with AG on removal of judge following conviction for sexual assault
Covid Inquiry will 'absolutely' reveal lessons to be learned, former health minister says
Around 60,000 students to benefit from changes to third level funding from today
Last year
2023
Funding of €17 million announced to expand apprenticeships across higher education sector
New changes will make it easier for students in the North to attend Irish universities
The recommendations on A-Level exams taken by students in the North have been accepted by Minister Simon Harris.
Under-pressure Justice Minister announces review of the use of force for gardaí
Simon Harris says 'ability to spread disinformation' on social media is 'very serious issue'
Students to be reimbursed €1,000 as the reduction in college fees comes into effect
'Don't let the populists in': Warnings of left-wing Govt tax hikes at FG conference
Simon Harris says Israel is now 'blinded by rage' and engaging in a 'war on children' in Gaza
New dedicated national centre for electric vehicle skills to be developed in Mullingar
Taoiseach and three ministers are off to South Korea to promote Irish beef and trade
‘Significant’ increases to student grants expected in tomorrow’s Budget
'I was very angry at the time': Leo Varadkar responds to claims in Tony Holohan's book
Minister pushes for expansion of rent tax credit and tweak of eligibility criteria for students
Students urged to seek €500 fee subsidy, as only one in four have applied
Eamon Ryan not concerned about constituency redraws and says Greens in 'good health' ahead of next election
‘When does the increase stop?’: Simon Harris says TD numbers shouldn’t increase 'ad nauseam'