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 ...

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 ...

THE GOVERNMENT'S Emergency Planning Team is holding a meeting as Ireland braces for a "multi-hazard weather event" - which is due to hit the country later on Saturday. And Simon Harris has issued ...

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 ...

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 ...

ESB Networks in Ireland and NIE Networks say they expect significant further outages as Storm Eowyn continues to batter parts ...

More info Taoiseach Simon ... Harris made the remark during an October 2020 interview on the youth-orientated 2FM breakfast radio programme while he was Minister for Further Education. READ MORE ...

Martin, leader of the Fianna Fail party, received 95 votes in favor and 76 against his nomination, securing his return to the top office ...

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 ...

Second Irish centre-right coalition in a row Martin replaces Harris under 'rotation' deal Ireland vulnerable to ... outgoing prime minister Simon Harris is set to return as premier in late 2027.

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

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