Business Post's View

New taoiseach must deliver on his promise to back businesses unfairly punished by the state

Comments from Simon Harris backing business are welcome, but need to be backed up with decisive action

Simon Harris will receive a hearty welcome from the business community in Ireland if he can make life a little easier for them. Picture: PA

Last week in his victory speech having been formally elected the new leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris heralded his intention to reset his party, to reconnect with the people.

Implicit in that statement was an admission that Fine Gael has lost its connection with its own members and the people of Ireland.

He claimed that Fine Gael under his watch would champion five major values: Hope. Enterprise. Equality of Opportunity. Integrity. Security.

He said ...