Here's what to know about the Republic of Ireland's general election. Incumbent Taoiseach (prime minister) Simon Harris, of the center-right Fine Gael party, called the election on Nov. 8 ...

Simon Harris. He was new to the role in April, when he became the youngest person to lead the Republic of Ireland at 37 after his predecessor Leo Varadkar stepped down. Harris entered the ...

DUBLIN (AP) — Veteran politician Micheál Martin is set to become Ireland’s prime minister for a second time on Wednesday when ...

Its foreign minister Gideon Saar said the Republic of Ireland had crossed "every red line". Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Simon Harris said the decision is "deeply regrettable". He also ...

Mr Trump will use his government trifecta to fulfil his election promises, including promises that may affect Ireland, such as the lowering of business taxes stateside. The possibility of an ...

Simon Harris has said he will be "obsessed" with delivery over the next five years when Ireland’s next government is formed. The Taoiseach was speaking as members of his Fine Gael party met in ...

and the formation of the 35th government of Ireland. Micheál Martin will return as taoiseach, with Simon Harris taking the role as tánaiste (deputy prime minister), as well as minister for ...

US President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring "thousands" of overseas US factories back to America could have an impact on the ...

While Simon Harris would have hoped to continue ... The Irish Times suggest he has his eyes on foreign affairs. Mr Harris said Ireland will have to find a way to build strong links with the ...

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Ireland’s newly-appointed premier has promised to tackle the housing crisis and create a “step change” for people with disabilities as he revealed a refreshed Cabinet.